Catching Ancient Photons
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These three galaxies lie near the center of the constellation of Leo. M105 is the brightest, and to its lower right is NGC 3371. The fainter spiral above the two others is NGC 3373. Image Info: Canon 60D with an Astronomik CLS LPR filter, at the prime focus of the KPO 18″ Reflector. 10 frames Read More …
In my repeated attempts to improve my “best” image of this gorgeous spiral, I am slowly getting there. This was taken while I was enjoying the company of my friend Mike Barrett and his brother last night. Although there seemed to be some Declination drift going on during the subframe exposures, the final image came Read More …