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M74

Named “The Perfect Galaxy” by some astronomers because of its wonderfully symmetrical design. This galaxy shows its reddish “HII” regions along its winding arm structure in this 9 hour exposure.

Takahashi CCA-250 telescope with an ST11000 and Astrodon filters. F/7.5 LRGB (51/7minBW,12/5min2x2bin RGB.).