Messier 106 (also known as NGC 4258) is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Canes Venatici. It was discovered by Pierre Méchain in 1781. M106 is at a distance of about 22 to 25 million light-years away from Earth.

Optics and mount: Meade 10" ACF f/10 on Takahashi Em-200
Camera: Canon 350D. Guided with MiniBorg 60ED and DSI pro II.
Filters: None
Exposures: 26 x 300 sec. ISO 800
Software: DSLRFocus, Maxim DL (Guiding, calib), Photoshop CS2.
Date and Location 19.04.2009 / 59 11 47.83 N. - 10 22 29.33 E

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