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M106, Messier 106, NGC 4258

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Optics: GSO RC10 at f/8 (l=2000mm), MoonLite CSL Focuser with MoonLite STM Stepper Motor
Camera: QSI 683wsg @ -25C
Filters: Astrodon Tru-Balance Gen 2 E Series LRGB
Mount: Losmandy G11-G2 with Ovision Worm
AO: Starlight Xpress Active Optics SXV-AO-LF
Guiding: OAG with Starlight Xpress Lodestar Auto Guider / PHD2 Guiding
Location: North Attleboro, Massachusetts
19 hours exposure over 11 nights, 26 Feb - 24 Apr 2014
L:R:G:B 8h20m:3h35m:3h40m:3h45m, 232 5m subs binned 1:2:2:2
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