M95 03262012 · M95, also known as NGC 3351, is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Leo. This galaxy is 38 Mly from Earth. In this image Type II supernova SN2012AW is visible. This SN was discovered on 03/16/2012. The above image was taken on 03/26/2012. 18x300sec fits exposures captured and combined in Nebulosity v2.4.0 software. Finishing touches done in PhotoShop.
Telescope: Orion 8" 1000mm f4.9 Newtonian reflector.
Mount: Orion Atlas EQ-G
Guide Scope: Meade 800mm f10 reduced to f5 with Atik x.5 focal length reducer (ADM rings).
Imaging Camera: Mead DSI Color 16bit camera with Peltier cooler modification.
Guide Camera: Meade DSI Pro monochrome 16bit camera.
Imaging camera in prime focus.
Filtration used: Baader UV/IR Cut filter ·