Edge-on galaxy NGC 3628 in Leo
The least well-known of the 'Leo Trio' of galaxies, which also includes M 65 and M 66.
Manually, off-axis guided for 10 x 5-minute exposures at ISO 1600, f/4.
Modified EOS 600D & Revelation 12" Newtonian reflector telescope.
Registered and stacked using DeepSkyStacker; initial curves adjusted and noise reduced in Canon Photo Professional; final curves & colour-balance adjusted using Paint Shop Pro.
Edge-on galaxy NGC 3628 in Leo
The least well-known of the 'Leo Trio' of galaxies, which also includes M 65 and M 66.
Manually, off-axis guided for 10 x 5-minute exposures at ISO 1600, f/4.
Modified EOS 600D & Revelation 12" Newtonian reflector telescope.
Registered and stacked using DeepSkyStacker; initial curves adjusted and noise reduced in Canon Photo Professional; final curves & colour-balance adjusted using Paint Shop Pro.