M109 galaxy in Ursa Major

 

 2012 Feb 19

Canon EOS 5D MkII ISO6400 51x32s
254mm Newtonian f=1200mm f/4.8
HEQ5 equatorial mount, driven but not guided
2012 Feb 19 00:17:45-00:47:33 UT
From Rookhope 54.8N 2.1W 330m asl. Rural, almost no light pollution (3 Bortles)

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