Messier 106

 Spiral Galaxy

 In constellation Canes Venatici

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Messier 106 was discovered by Pierre Mechain in 1781.

This Galaxy is estimated weigh 36 billion solar masses

and measures 12,500 light years across.

Messier 106 is located 24 million light years away.

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RA 12^h 18^m 57.05^s

DEC +47° 18′ 14.00″

Messier 106 has a mag (brightness) of 9.1

and its size is 18.6' x 7.2'

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Imaging Scope : William Optics FLT110 [TEC]

Focal Length = 715mm

Imaging Camera : GSTAR-EX Video

EQ6 Pro GEM Mount

Unguided

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1,124 Frames Used From 14,195 [12.5 minute video]

Baldrine, Isle of Man, British Isles.

00:40 on 21/05/2007.