Observation by Ian Sharp: NGC 300 in Fornax by Ian Sharp

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Observer

Ian Sharp

Observed

2013 Dec 01 - 14:52

Uploaded

2013 Dec 01 - 14:52

Objects

NGC300
Fornax

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Constellation

Sculptor

Field centre

RA: 00^h54^m
Dec: -37°41'
Position angle: -82°02'

Field size

0°41' × 0°39'

Title

NGC 300 in Fornax by Ian Sharp

About this image

Continuing the superb series of images being sent in by Ian Sharp, this is NGC300,brightest galaxy inthe Sculptor group. The image is 42' by 40' and the galaxy looks a lot like M33.Taken using the 12.5" RCOS f/9 reflector in the SSO facility in Australia. exposure details are: (just under 14 hours) - L: 12 x 1200s,R: 12 x 900s,G: 8 x 900s,B: 8 x 900s,Ha: 8 x 1200s.CCD Camera used wasan Apogee F16MD9 and the image was processed entirely with PixInsight.

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