March 2024 “Pick an object in the constellation Leo.”

object: Leo Triplet
imaged by: Bennie Palmer
image capture/processing details: This captures the “Leo Triplet” (M65, M66, NGC3628). Presented is an 87000s (~24 h) integration of an L RGB capture from an Astrotech 130@f7 fl910mm, 0.80 FR scope with ASI2600mm camera using Optolong filters, ASIAIR, and was off-axis guided with an ASI290 mono camera. It was cheerfully processed using magical technology contained in StarTools, Siril, Gimp.
location: Ellicott City, MD
date: March 2024

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