Image of the day 12/07/2012

M83 in Hydra, Fernando

M83 in Hydra

Image of the day 12/07/2012

M83 in Hydra, Fernando

M83 in Hydra

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Description

This is a starburst galaxy distant fom earth 12 million light years. It has apparent size of 13.1x12.2 arc minutes and magnitude 8.5. In this galaxy has been registered several supernovae.

Details:

Scope: RC-8" f/8 on NEQ-6

Camera: ST-8300C (OSC CCD)

Guiding: OAG Lodesta+PHD

Subs: 8 x 10 minutes

Processing: CCDStack

Post Processing: PixInSight, PS-5

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M83 in Hydra, Fernando