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.

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very pretty galaxy - well done.
How are you finding the Orion CCD ? It looks like good value for money ...

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Loving it! Although a mono camera with filters can provide better results, the one-shot cameras are still one to be mastered before you move on to the mono.

Baz.

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I think there is something to be said for colour cameras. Astronomy should be fun, but can sometimes be a real chore. A camera that is easier to use might find itself getting used more often - in the same way that a scope that is easy to carry and set up will find itself getting set up more often

I only have a manual filter wheel, and it isn't much fun to use. Where I live, the weather can change so fast that by the time I get from the L-filter to the B-filter, the clouds have rolled in and its all over. At least with colour CCD, you could get a set of usable frames.

Anyways, clear skies and keep up the good work !!

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