The Sunflower Galaxy M63 + Gianni Lacroce + LRGB

The Sunflower Galaxy  M63

Credits: Gianni Lacroce

Filters: Optolong LRGB filters

 

 

 

M63 LRGB  
The Sunflower Galaxy  M63  is a spectacular spiral galaxy situated in the northern constellation of Canes Venatici. Its nickname derives from its unique visual appearance. Its spiral arms are not as long and well-defined as in other galaxies, but appear fragmented, complex and discontinuous. This arrangement of short arms, rich in interstellar dust clouds, surrounding the luminous nucleus is reminiscent of the precise geometry of the petals and centre of a sunflower.

 

 

EQUIPMENT
 Askar 140apo
 Zwo Asi 2600 mm
 Zwo Az-eq6
Optolong LRGB filters
 

PHOTOS
Exposure time 0 with dark, flat and darkflat
L 470 x 180s
R 90 x 180s
G 90 x 180s
B 90 x 180s

PROCESSING
Pixinsight
Photoshop 

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