This is just a single 120second exposure through a luminance filter of my next project. I wanted to share it because even as a stand-alone image, it's pretty impressive.
ASI2600mm, Chroma Luminance filter, no processing other than a simple histogram stretch in PixInsight.
This is sort of an obscure and often overlooked galaxy but really should be given a chance by more imagers. It's very large and bright.
Edit: Sept. 14th
Here's what I came up with for a final image after gathering more data.
15x 120sec Lum = 30 minutes
15x 180sec RGB ea = 2hrs15min
Total Integration Time = 2 hrs 45 min.
Taken from Wee Thump south of Las Vegas
SQM reading - 21.04
Mag. 8.0
00h 47m 33s −25° 17′ 18″
