description:: Spiral Galaxy M106 in Canes Venatici location:: Mt. Laguna, CA equipment:: ST-8E using an RC Optical Systems 12.5" F/6.75 Ritchey-Chretien with Astro Physics 0.75X flattener/reducer exposure:: L:8x10mins unbinned, R:10mins 2x2, G:10mins 2x2, B:16mins 2x2