M63 v3  M63 (NGC 5055) - the Sunflower Galaxy  Paul Mortfield (aquisition: June 2012) & Tom Zaranek (processed: January 2014)  Location: Sierra Remote Observatories California  Telescope: RCOS 16" f/8.9  Mount: Paramount ME  Imaging: Apogee U16M, AstroDon Gen2 Filters  LRGB: 210:60:60:60 (L:15 mins and RGB:10 mins subs)  Total Exposure Time: 6.5 hours  Software: Maxim DL, PixInsight v1.8 : M63 sunflower galaxy ngc5055 m63 v3 inv tagged1  M63 - June 2012 Objects Identified     furthest known galaxy: 2.429 bilion light years  faintest galaxy: 24.79 magnitude