NGC1365 Galaxy in Fornax

[A.S.I.G.N_Baz]

NGC1365 is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Fornax, approximately 56 million light-years away. This is a four hour, 20 minute exposure captured last night here at ASIGN Observatory.

The blue regions in the spiral arms indicate a strong density wave of hot, active star-growth and a fast rotation.

Taken with Skywatcher Black Diamond ED120 and Orion Starshoot Pro III Colour CCD
Autoguided on an EQ6 mount.

Captured and stacked in MaxIm DL Essentials
PP in Photoshop Elements 6

13 Subs of 20 minutes each
Calibrated with 10 x 20 minute darks, 10 x 0.04 Sec Flats and 0.04 sec Flat Darks.

It's times like these pretty little galaxies that I wish I had a bigger aperture and a longer focal length!

Baz.

[Carole]

That looks really good Baz.

Carole

[Tony G]

Lovely image Baz,

If only I had equipment like you (pardon the pun), and clear skies.
Again a great image.

Tony G