Messier 106 is a spectacular spiral galaxy located about 23.5 million light years from Earth. The galaxy is notable for its prominent barred structure and numerous star-forming regions. Its active galactic nucleus is powered by a supermassive black hole with a mass of about 40 million solar masses.
| IMAGE DATA | |
|---|---|
| Object | Messier 106 |
| Distance | approx. 23 million light years |
| Date | 22.02.2023 |
| Exposure | 115x180sec - approx. 5,75h |
| Mount | Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro |
| Telescope | Skywatcher 200PDS Newton |
| Camera | ZWO ASI 2600mc Pro |
| Corrector | TS-Optics Newton Coma Corrector 1.0x |
| Guiding | Zwo Asi OAG with ZWO Asi 120mc & Asiair |
| Software | AsiAir, Astropixel Processor, Photoshop CC, Topaz Deniose AI, Star X Terminator |