M74
Spiral Galaxy - Test Image

M74, a spiral galaxy
Other names: NGC628
Optics: Takahashi TOA-130F at f/7.5
Mount: Mountain Instruments MI-250 w/Gemini on ATS pier
Camera: Canon 20D [ Hutech Type I ]
Exposure: 60 minutes [ 20 x 3 minutes ] at ISO 1600
Accessories: Takahashi 35mm Flattener | Autoguided with piggybacked SV80S and ST-2000XM
Location: Landers, CA [ GMARS ]
Date November 18, 2006
Notes: Processing: Image acquisition, align, and combine with ImagesPlus v2.8. Levels, curves, and unsharp mask in Photoshop.

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