M 61 - Swelling Spiral Galaxy

Feb 2026
M  61
author image @jeremy Redford, MI

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Swelling Spiral Galaxy

Lights

Filter NO FILTER
Lights 22
Single Exposure 60 sec
Total Exposure 22 min 0.000000 sec
Gain 80
Offset 200
Temp (°C) -10.0 °C

Equipment

Camera ZWO Seestar S30
Telescope ZWO Seestar S30
Reducer None
Guide Camera ZWO Seestar S30
Guider None
Mount ZWO Seestar
Tripod ZWO Carbon Fiber Tripod TC40
Filter Wheel None
Eaf ZWO Seestar
Dew Heater ZWO Seestar
Flat Panel ME456 zA4 LED Light Box 9x12 Inch

Nights

Capture Dates Moon Illumination
17 February 2026 Waning Crescent (0.25%)

Software

Acquisition
Processing