Observatory at the ATHOS Astronomical Center (Athos Star Campus), La Palma
Date:
2026-02-18
Optics:
Planewave CDK 14, 2563 mm focal length
Camera:
ZWO ASI 6200 MM PRO Mono
Exposure Settings:
RGB 6x180s each, luminance 21x180s
Comment:
21 million light-years away from Earth
Details:
Messier 101, also known as Pinwheel Galaxy, is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major. It is about 21 million light-years away from Earth and has a diameter of about 170,000 light-years. The photo was taken using equipment that is permanently installed at the ATHOS Star Campus observatory and can be rented during a stay there.
