M109

M109, located in the constellation Ursa Major (the Big Dipper), is a relatively faint object and compared to galaxies previously imaged with the MX7C, more difficult to image. Longer integration time would certainly be helpful here. This shot was taken at the CFAS dark site.

Image info:

12"LX200

Milburn Wedge

Starlight Express
MX7C

3x10mins

f/3.3 FR

Astroart

Auto guided in AA

CFAS

4.21.01