This image is 58x600" with the SXVF-H9C through the 203mm f/4.95 Synta-ONTC Newtonian. Notwithstanding the long exposure, the galaxy is dim, difficult to see against the background. That is because this galaxy is, in fact, very dim. The skyglow in my backyard is actually about the same brightness level as the galaxy's dimmer extensions, so this is probably the best I can do from the 'burbs. The image would be much better from a dark sky site. I've always wanted an image of this galaxy. Now I want a better one.
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