M66 and M65

M66 and M65 is a striking galaxy pair in Leo. They are well placed in the early evening this time of year. Because of their relative size and brightness, both make good visual and imaging targets even through modest apertures.

This is a first light image through my new QSI 683 camera. It is non-blooming, relatively light sensitive, lightweight, and quite noise free making it a pleasure to work with.

Date Imaged: March 26, 2014

Lens: N16 f/4.5

Exposure: 9.3 hours

Mount: Losmandy Titan

Date Imaged

March 26, 2014

Lens

N16 f/4.5

Exposure

9.3 hours

Mount

Losmandy Titan

Camera: QSI 683

Filter: LRGB 240, 105, 105, 110 minutes

Location: Stardust Observatory, Baguio, Philippines

Coordinates

Na

Camera

QSI 683

Filter

LRGB 240, 105, 105, 110 minutes

Location

Stardust Observatory, Baguio, Philippines

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