M 64 - the Black Eye Galaxy
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an interesting galaxy that may be two galaxies merged. The inner portion rotates in the opposite direction as the outer.
17 seven minute sub-exposures with the Canon 350dG on the Meade LX200 classic 12 inch at f6.8.
acquired, calibrated, and stacked in Nebulosity 2.1.0. post processed with Photoshop CS3.

Guided with the Vixen ED80 and DSI pro I, PHD, and shoestring GPUSB

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