Bader Bouarki
Designer, sailor, & a stargazer
M106
June 07, 2025
| Parameter | Specification / Setting |
|---|---|
| Telescope | StellaMira 90mm ED Triplet APO |
| Aperture | 90 mm |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Focal Ratio (f/)** | f/6.6 |
| Camera | ZWO ASI533MC Pro (cooled color CMOS) |
| Sensor | Sony IMX533 (1”) |
| Mount | Sky-Watcher HEQ5 Pro (Rowan belt mod) |
| Guiding | ZWO ASI120MM Mini + 30mm guide scope |
| Filter | Optolong L-Pro |
| Exposure | 60 × 180s (3 hours total) |
| Gain / Offset | 100 / 10 |
| Temperature | –10 °C |
| Bortle Class | 8 (Kuwait rooftop) |
| Acquisition Software | N.I.N.A + PHD2 |
| Processing Software | PixInsight + Photoshop |
| Date | 2025-03-17 |
Notes: Captured under heavy light pollution. Mild gradient correction and noise reduction applied.