M64, also known as the Black Eye Galaxy, is placed in the Coma Berenices constellation, abou 45 MLY from us. It has a spectacular dark band of absorbing dust in front of the galaxy's bright nucleus, giving rise to its nickname (wiki).

 

Dimension: 10.3' x 5' 
Magnitude: 8.5
Surface brightness: 12.7

29.3.2017

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NoName Newton 200/800
+ GPU c.c.
Atik 428EX
LRGB Baader.
SW AZEQ-6
Lacerta MGEN
35x5 min. (L)
9x5 min. bin 2x2
(R,G,B each )

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