M106
June 07, 2025

M106.jpg

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.