M94: Deep Space Halo, 2015 (digital photo)

Creator: Nicolas Outters The process of taking this image was very complex, and the challenge was to try to show all the small galaxies in the background. In this deep-space image the galaxy's external halo is shown, portraying a very beautiful feild within the image. "This is a beautifully composed image of M94. At full resolution you get the majesty of the central spiral region. The galaxy's external halo looks like a cocoon. Exquisite processing!" Pete Lawrence Born digital photograph entitled 'M94: Deep Space Halo', by Nicolas Outters, taken on the 13th April 2015 in Castor Sirene Observatory, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France Taken with a RCOS 12.5 inch f/9 telescope, Paramount ME mount, Apogee Alta 16U 16803, 48 x 20 - minute exposures Winner of the Galaxies Category in Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2016