M106 Galaxy in Canes Venatici - LRGB Astrophotography

M106 Galaxy in Canes Venatici - LRGB Astrophotography

Thursday, March 26th, 2026 at 2:32:06 PM · 2026/Astrophotography

This deep-sky astrophotography image showcases Messier 106 (NGC 4258), a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Canes Venatici. The galaxy appears as a bright elongated structure with a luminous core and visible spiral arm structure against the star-filled background. Captured using LRGB filters with a TMB-92 APO telescope and ZWO ASI533MM Pro monochrome camera, this 1-hour exposure reveals the galaxy's intricate details. Several smaller background galaxies are visible in the field, including edge-on spirals, creating a rich deep-space composition. The image was processed using Python and Syqon Starless AI for star removal during processing.

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