Galaxy M74 (NGC 628)

The light  from this spiral galaxy traveled 35 million years before it reached earth.

14" Meade LX200 GPS with DSI III Pro mounted.  f/3.3 focal reducer was in the
image train but improper spacing resulted in an actual f/ value of closer to f/6
or f/7.  1 minute X 60 exposures, with 10 exposures used.

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