M101 Pinwheel Galaxy in SHO Narrowband and RGB
Wednesday, March 25th, 2026 at 2:56:35 PM · 2026/Astrophotography
This is a detailed astrophotography image of M101, the Pinwheel Galaxy, a face-on spiral galaxy in Ursa Major. The image combines narrowband imaging using SII, Ha, and OIII filters processed in the SHO palette, along with luminance and RGB data for enhanced color and detail. The galaxy's spiral structure is clearly visible against the star-filled background, with a companion galaxy visible in the lower right portion of the frame. Captured from a backyard observatory using specialized astronomical equipment with 5 hours of total integration time.
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