M74a 150m Stack 6frames 60s trim label

M74 in Pisces
60 Second Challenge

https://en.wikipedia...wiki/Messier_74

Quattro 150P w/reducer corrector F3.45, 518mm focal length, 1.0 pixel scale
ASI178mm camera - 10 second subs, 350 gain, darks and flats applied

This is a fast galaxy rig using the monochrome camera and the target is relatively faint. At 60 seconds the image is clear but noisy. Look for the corresponding M74 8 minute view from the monochrome galaxy gallery to see the same live stack with better S/N.