M 106

GSO RC6
ƒ/6
ZWO ASI 294-MC Pro
IDAS D1
Skywatcher EQ6-R
690 min
Prato, 2020

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M 106 (also known as NGC 4258) is a spyral galaxy located in the Canes Venatici constellation.
Under the main galaxy there is a smaller one catalogued as NGC 4248.
M 106 is about 23 mln l.y. and an extimated mass of 190 bln solar masses.

Awards & Acknowledgements

  • APOD GraG (Astronomy Picture Of the Day) — April 9th, 2020
  • AAPOD2 (Amateur Astronomy Picture Of the Day) — April 10th, 2020