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