NGC 5566
ARP 286
Captured: Apr 22, 2026
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NGC 5566 (Captured 4/22/26)
NGC 5566 (aka Arp 286) is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Virgo. The galaxy is approximately 66 million light years away and measures 150,000 light years across. It was discovered by William Herchel in 1786.
The annotated image to the left shows other items of interest in the capture.
The image consists of 159 Luminance, 159 Red, 158 Green and 162 Blue two minute exposures. These images are stacked together to increase the signal to noise ratio resulting in a total integration time of 21 hours and 16 minutes. I processed the images using PixInsight and Adobe Photoshop software. I used my Astro-Tech AT130-EDT telescope, with a focal length of 910mm, a ZWO 2600MM astronomy camera, Antlia LRGB filters. I used the Orion Short-Tube 80 guide scope and ZWO 220MM Mini guide camera all atop the iOptron CEM70AW telescope mount.
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