M101 - Pinwheel Galaxy - RGB - 2020-03

M101 is a galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major whose spiral structure has been partially disrupted by tidal interactions with neighboring companion galaxies. This image was taken over a couple of clear nights from Seattle, WA in March of 2020.

 

Telescope: Celestron EdgeHD 8" @ f/7

Camera: QSI 683wsg

Mount: Astro-Physics Mach 1

Integration: 2.5 hours (30 x 5 mins) each of RGB

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