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M 74

M 74 is a classic face on spiral galaxy in the constellation Pisces. It is about 32 million light years away from Earth.

Date: January 5, 2013
Scope: 14 inch Celestron CGE 1400.
Focal Length: 3910 mm; at f/11
Camera: Nikon D3
ISO Setting: 4000
Duration: 5 minutes per photo.
6 photos Stacked using Deep Sky Stacker
Autoguided using PHD with StarShoot Guide Camera