Messier 63 (M63) is a spiral galaxy in the Canes Venatici constellation. M63 is also known as the Sunflower Galaxy. Its alternative designation is NGC 5055.
Image taken using the Schulman Foundation’s 24-inch telescope on Mt. Lemmon, AZ, with AO on STL-11000M camera. FIRST IMAGE WITH REMOTE OPERATION.
Image plan development by JDS used TheSky and Astronomy Control Program (ACP), followed by remote control from Palm Spirngs, CA. Data frames: Clear = 6×900 secs.(bin 1×1); R,G,B each = 3×600 (2×2). Image processing by JDS. Local dome operation and system setup by Adam Block, University of Arizona.
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