Thanks for checking out my capture of M106 and friends!
This image is the result of about 4 hours of 120-second broadband exposures from my bortle 8 backyard. Due to the intense light pollution, I used my Optolong L-Pro 2” filter to preserve as much color and detail as possible. Galaxies are really challenging compared to bright nebulae from light polluted skies, but it’s galaxy season so I am getting my hands dirty. I have processed and then threw away at least 3 or 4 images due to LP gradient — smarter folks would probably not be attempting broadband from bortle 8/9!!
by Tall-Beautiful-6186
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Capture details: M106
– 4 hours integration time, 120 second subs, broadband L-Pro filter, bortle 8 suburbs
– Nexstar 8SE scope, ASI533MC cam, EQ6-R mount, hyperstar C8 v3 f/2.1
– I capture on a cheap laptop + N.I.N.A., guide with PHD2, stack with SIRIL, and process with pixinsight/PS