Skymonsters

Astrophotography by Nicola Montecchiari

M101

Galaxy M101
Date/Place2012-04-20 at Pian dell'Armá (PV)
CoordinatesAR 14h 03m 10s DEC +54° 21'18"
InstrumentVixen VC200L
CameraQSI583wsg
IntegrationLRGBH composition
L: 28x600 sec.
R,G,B: 10x600 sec. bin 2x2
H: 4 x 1200 sec. bin 2x2
Sensor Temp. -25°
CommentInteresting the detail on all the emission nebula on the spiral arms, better seen in the crop.