M66 - Spiral Galaxy
| Object | Barred-spiral Galaxy (M66), in Leo | |
| Telescope (Photo) | Meade LX200GPS 12” SCT @ f/6.3 | |
| Telescope (Guiding) | Meade LX200GPS 12" SCT @ f/6.3 (off-axis) | |
| Camera (Photo) | Canon 20Da DSLR | |
| Camera (Guiding) | Meade DSI Pro II w/Autostar Envisage | |
| Exposure Detail | Combination of 6 images at 600 seconds each, ISO800; RAW file conversion, full calibration (bias, flat, dark), and image processing using PixInsight 1.8.9 | |
| Location |
Private Property at
Chiefland Astronomy Village, Florida (N29.406, W82.860) |
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| Date | 04/27/06 (reprocessed 09/13/2024) |