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Date:
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14th April 2011
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Scope:
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ED80
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Camera:
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Atik 16ic + Astronomik CLS and R,G,B Filters
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Exposure:
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18X500secs L + 6X300secs each R,G,B
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Guiding:
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ZS66 - Modified Toucam SC3 - EQ6 Pro
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Location:
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Bromley, Kent. |
Comments:
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NGC 4631 (also known as the Whale Galaxy or Caldwell 32) is an edge-on spiral galaxy in the constellation Canes Venatici. This galaxy's slightly distorted wedge shape gives it the appearance of a herring or a whale, hence its nickname. Because this nearby galaxy is seen edge-on from Earth, professional astronomers observe this galaxy to better understand the gas and stars located outside the plane of the galaxy. This image was a real pain to process. The colour balance was really difficult I think due to use of the CLS filter. |