Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Virgo (Vir)  ·  Contains:  M 61  ·  NGC 4292  ·  NGC 4301  ·  NGC 4303
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M 61 NGC 4303, Jay Sanchez
M 61 NGC 4303, Jay Sanchez

M 61 NGC 4303

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M 61 NGC 4303, Jay Sanchez
M 61 NGC 4303, Jay Sanchez

M 61 NGC 4303

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Photographed over 3 nights; 4/15 - 4/18.

I am grateful to take advantage of this recent spell of clear consecutive nights to image M61, my first try with this starburst galaxy. The weather has been cooperating (although the wind has been gusting) along with the moon staying below the horizon. I wish I was able to escape to my favorite darker site 1 hour away from home to image, but my day job work schedule wasn't cooperating. Happy Spring and clear skies from east coast Virginia, USA!

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