Nice but usually overlooked barred spiral galaxy NGC 3953 is a member of the M109 group in the constellation Ursa Major.

Optics:     NoName Newton 192/800
                   + GPU c.c.
Camera:    Atik 428EX
Filters:         LRGB Baader
Mount:       SW AZEQ-5
Guider:       Lacerta MGEN, 50mm finder
Exposure:  19x5 min. (L)
                      6x5 min. (R, G, B each), bin 2x2
Software:  PixInsight, Photoshop
2.5. 2016

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