M106

M106 lies at a distance of 23.7 million light years from Earth and has an apparent magnitude of 9.1. It has the designation NGC 4258 in the New General Catalogue.

 

Due to x-rays and unusual emission lines detected, it is suspected that part of the galaxy is falling into a supermassive black hole in the center.

 

M106 is one of the largest and brightest nearby galaxies, similar in size and luminosity to the Andromeda Galaxy.

 

- Hutech modified Canona EOS 6D

- Celestron NexStar 8GPS

- Guided with an Orion StarShoot Auto Guider

- Focal lenght: 2000mm @ f/10

- 39 x 300s = 3h15' @ ISO1600

- Stacked with Fitswork

- Processed with Photoshop

Done