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M63 The Sunflower

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Scope

  Takahashi CN-212 Reflector at F/3.9

Mount

  Losmandy G-11 Gemini Level III on Wood Tripod

Camera

  SBIG ST2000XM Camera with CFW8 Filter Wheel

Filters

  Astrodon i-series LRGB

Software

  MaxIm DL 4 and Photoshop CS

Exposure Details

  L:R:G:B 180:30:30:30 minutes 

Description

  This interesting spiral galaxy (NGC 5055) is located in the constellation of Canes Venatici.  Its long spiral arms create a sunflower-like appearance.  It is approximately 35 million light years away.