Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Canes Venatici (CVn)  ·  Contains:  M 106  ·  NGC 4217  ·  NGC 4226  ·  NGC 4232  ·  NGC 4248  ·  NGC 4258
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M106 and NGC4217, Andrea Iorio
M106 and NGC4217
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M106 and NGC4217

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M106 and NGC4217, Andrea Iorio
M106 and NGC4217
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M106 and NGC4217

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In the image we see the famous M106 with its companion NGC4217, on the top, close only prospectively. In addition there are many small, very distant galaxies dispersed in the background.

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SETUP & SHOOTING DATA:
Mar - Apr 2024, Bortle 7/8 (sqm 18.71)
ZWO ASI533MC Pro (gain 101, offset 40, -10°C)
ZWO OAG & ASI 120MM for guiding
Skywatcher 130PDS f5 with 1X coma corrector
Skywatcher EQM-35 Pro
Optolong L-Pro filter

Total acquisition 11 hours

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M106 and NGC4217, Andrea Iorio