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Date 2005 |
Location Kingman AZ |
Software CCDSoft, MaxIm DL |
Mount OGS Custom |
Guide STV w/ OAG |
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Optic OGS 32" R-C |
Camera STL-11000M |
Filter Astrodon L/R-G-B |
Exposure 12 x 300 / 4 x 300s |
Process Photoshop CS2 |
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The Sunflower in Canes Venatici- M63
M63 is physically related to its constellation's other beautiful member, M51 The Whirlpool. Both are about 37,000,000 light years away from us. The Sunflower was the first discovery of Messier's friend Pierre Mechain. The staggering distance does not dilute the galaxy's overwhelming beauty, truly reminiscent of a Sunflower standing in a warm French meadow. Many thanks to Mr. Jim Misti of Misti Mountain Observatory for this fantastic data. Click the image for a larger version or return to the Gallery