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“Alkor” Lacerta N25010c Newtonian, f/D = 4 SX Trius 694, Baader LRGB filter
10micron GM2000 HPS II, unguided
L 59x10min / RGB 26x10min per filter
22 h 50 min
data acquired remotely using CCD Commander
Messier 106 in Canes Venatici
Spiral Galaxy, SAB(s)bc
19’ x 8’
8.3 mag (V)
CVn
2019-12-31 + 2020-01-01+02+06+19+30 + 02-01
23 Mio ly
M 106 is currently undergoing a "starburst", i.e. a phase with strongly increased star formation rate.