NGC4945 in Centaurs
NGC 4945 is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Centaurus near the bright star, Zeta Centauri. The galaxy was discovered by James Dunlop in 1826. It is considered to be similar to Our Galaxy,
NGC 4945 one of the brightest galaxies of the Centaurus A/M83 Group, a large, nearby group of galaxies. This is spiral galaxy seen almost edge-on however spiral structure is not regular and difficult to see. Galaxy is very dusty.
Photo Details
Telescope: FSQ106EDX (530 mm) Takahashi
Camera: Sbig ST-8300M, Sbig Filter wheel, Baader 36mm round HLRGB filters
Mount: Losmandy G-11 Celestron branded
Guiding: Off-axis Orion SS Autoguider
Exposure: LRGB L 15x600sec, R 4x600sec, G 4x600sec, B 4x600sec
When: Tivoli Farm Namibia, July 2013
Other information: very good transparency, very good seeing
Photo Details
Telescope: TS906 APO at f5
Camera: Asi1600MMC-p
Mount: HEQ5
Guiding: off-axis Lodestar
Exposure: L 90x2min RGB 15x3min each Unity Gain
When: June 2019
Other information: Bateleur RPA