DGMcM101 the Pinwheel Galaxy. About 21 million light years from earth in the constellation Ursa Major. Approx 252,00 lights years across. The 6 defraction spikes on the stars are a result of having 3 spider vanes to hold the secondary mirror instead of the usual 4. Typical Takahashi weirdness.
ZWO ASI2600mc camera with the Takahashi Mewlon 180 Dall-Kirkham telescope.
From the backyard 10 miles east of Austin TX.
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ZWO ASI2600mc camera with the Takahashi Mewlon 180 Dall-Kirkham telescope.
From the backyard 10 miles east of Austin TX.
#astronomy #astrophotography #astrodon #space
Richard Hendricks