M74
Messier 74 (also known as Phantom Galaxy) is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Pisces. It’s at a distance of about 32 million light-years away from Earth. The relatively large angular size and the face-on orientation make M74 an ideal example of a grand design spiral galaxy. The galaxy contains two clearly defined spiral arms but its low surface brightness makes it the most difficult Messier object for amateur astronomers to observe. It’s estimated that M74 is home to about 100 billion stars
Camera: Moravian G2 8300
Filters: 31mm unmounted Optolong
Optic: RC GSO 8" F/8
Mount: Ioptron CEM60 HP
Autoguider: Magzero QHY 5L II, OAG 9mm TS, Phd guiding
Frames: L: 12X600sec - RGB: 5-5-5 X600 sec Bin 2 -25°
Processing: Pixinsight, Maxim, PS
M74
Messier 74 (also known as Phantom Galaxy) is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Pisces. It’s at a distance of about 32 million light-years away from Earth. The relatively large angular size and the face-on orientation make M74 an ideal example of a grand design spiral galaxy. The galaxy contains two clearly defined spiral arms but its low surface brightness makes it the most difficult Messier object for amateur astronomers to observe. It’s estimated that M74 is home to about 100 billion stars
Camera: Moravian G2 8300
Filters: 31mm unmounted Optolong
Optic: RC GSO 8" F/8
Mount: Ioptron CEM60 HP
Autoguider: Magzero QHY 5L II, OAG 9mm TS, Phd guiding
Frames: L: 12X600sec - RGB: 5-5-5 X600 sec Bin 2 -25°
Processing: Pixinsight, Maxim, PS