M 59 / M 60


exposed at 05.05.2011


50 % resolution


camera : Atik 383L+
lens: 12 " Newton f/4 (Baader RCC 1 corrector)
filter : Baader LRGB
exposure software : Astroart 4.0
guiding: OAG with Mintron MTV-12V6HC-EX and Guidemaster

exposure time :

LRGB
L : 34 x 5 min ( 2 hours and 50 min)
R : 7 x 5 min ( 35 min )
G : 7 x 5 min ( 35 min )
B : 7 x 5 min ( 35 min )

total: 4 hours and 35 min

location : Home observatory Leopoldshöhe
image processing : Fitswork (image addition, Flat correction) / Regim (color calibration and Background processing) / PS CS3 (final processing)
spezifics : there is a trail of a minor planet on the right side : (3772) Piaf with 16 mag

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