M 64 Black Eye Galaxy LRGB
M 64 is an isolated galaxy 17 million light years from Earth in the constellation of Coma Berenices. Discovered by Edward Pigott and Johan Alert Bode in 1779, and later by Charles Messier in 1780.
The dark band of dust obscures the bright core giving the centre of the galaxy the appearance of an eye. It’s also known as the The Evil Eye Galaxy!
Its diameter is 53,800 light years. An unusual looking Galaxy that is a favourite for many astro photographers during the Spring months, perhaps due to its unusual nick names.
Imaged over 3 nights from my home in Gérgal, Spain.
A higher resolution image with imaging details can be found on my Astrobin page at: astrob.in/full/sxvmdp/0/
Thank you for looking.
Technical summary:
Captured: 27,28,29-03-2023
Imaging Sessions: 3
Location: Gérgal, Andalucía, Spain
Bortle Class: 4
Total Integration: 15h 25m
Filters:
Red 31x 300s 2h 35m BIN 2 Gain 100 -5C SQM 20.3
Green 31x 300s 2h 35m BIN 2 Gain 100 -5C SQM 20.3
Blue 32x 300s 2h 40m BIN 2 Gain 100 -5C SQM 20.3
UV/IR 91x 300s 7h 35m BIN 2 Gain 100 -5C SQM 20.3
Pixel Scale: 0.55 arcsec/pixel
Telescope: Celestron C11 Edge HD 2800mm fl
Image Camera: ZWO ASI 6200MM Pro
Guiding: ZWO OAG L with ZWO ASI 192MM Mini
Filters: Astronomik R, G, B, UV/IR
Mount: Celestron CGX
Computer: Minix NUC
Capture software: NINA, PHD2
Processing Software: PixInsight, Adobe Lightroom
M 64 Black Eye Galaxy LRGB
M 64 is an isolated galaxy 17 million light years from Earth in the constellation of Coma Berenices. Discovered by Edward Pigott and Johan Alert Bode in 1779, and later by Charles Messier in 1780.
The dark band of dust obscures the bright core giving the centre of the galaxy the appearance of an eye. It’s also known as the The Evil Eye Galaxy!
Its diameter is 53,800 light years. An unusual looking Galaxy that is a favourite for many astro photographers during the Spring months, perhaps due to its unusual nick names.
Imaged over 3 nights from my home in Gérgal, Spain.
A higher resolution image with imaging details can be found on my Astrobin page at: astrob.in/full/sxvmdp/0/
Thank you for looking.
Technical summary:
Captured: 27,28,29-03-2023
Imaging Sessions: 3
Location: Gérgal, Andalucía, Spain
Bortle Class: 4
Total Integration: 15h 25m
Filters:
Red 31x 300s 2h 35m BIN 2 Gain 100 -5C SQM 20.3
Green 31x 300s 2h 35m BIN 2 Gain 100 -5C SQM 20.3
Blue 32x 300s 2h 40m BIN 2 Gain 100 -5C SQM 20.3
UV/IR 91x 300s 7h 35m BIN 2 Gain 100 -5C SQM 20.3
Pixel Scale: 0.55 arcsec/pixel
Telescope: Celestron C11 Edge HD 2800mm fl
Image Camera: ZWO ASI 6200MM Pro
Guiding: ZWO OAG L with ZWO ASI 192MM Mini
Filters: Astronomik R, G, B, UV/IR
Mount: Celestron CGX
Computer: Minix NUC
Capture software: NINA, PHD2
Processing Software: PixInsight, Adobe Lightroom