Click on the image to view full size! Image Acquisition Details: 40x 120s Luminance 25x 120s Red 24x 120s Green 24x 120s Blue Total Integration time: 3.7 hrs.
Equipment:
• Explore Scientific ED127CF APO telescope
• Optalong L-Pro Filter
• ZWO ASI 183 MM Pro Camera @ -10 c
• ZWO L, R, G and B filters
• Skywatcher EQ6-R mount
• Guided using ASIair Pro.
About NGC5906
NGC 5906, also known as the Splinter Galaxy, and also less common names as Cat Scratch Galaxy and Knife Edge Galaxy, is located in the constellation of Draco It is a large spiral galaxy viewed edge on to the galactic plain and lies approximatly 48.6 Million light years from earth. Not much is know about it but it contains very few giant stars and is apparently made of of mainly dwarf stars.
This galaxy also contains an ultra-luminous X-ray source
Where in the sky is it?
NGC 5906 is located in the constellation Draco:
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