M96


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Obj Type
Location
Date Taken:
Smoot
Messier 96
Galaxy
Mayhill, NM
03-06-2010
Description
M96 is a galaxy in Leo. It is located about 38 million light years away and is part of the Leo I galaxy group. This image was processed in PixInsight using the G2V values for SSRO discussed in the techniques section. The color is not as strong as I would like but this galaxy doesn't have real strong color.
Technical Details
Exposure Time:
4.5 hrs L/2 hrs each RGB
Camera:
SBIG STL-11000M
Telescope:
RCOS 16 inch f/8.7 Ritchey-Chretien
Mount:
Software Bisque Paramount ME
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