Little pinwheel galaxy NGC1232

[cometcatcher]

This little pinwheel galaxy reminds me of the larger M83. It really needs a bigger scope, but I thought it was cute so shooted it anyway. :P

Just over 5.5 hours taken over 4 nights with the ED100 pointed out the window. ;) 5 and 3 minute subs, ISO from 800 - 1600, Pentax K-5, HEQ5 pro, some manual guiding and some with PHD2.

Full frame here. ---> http://astrob.in/121421/0/

[Ross G]

Nice photo Kevin.

There is good detail and I like the wide composition

But.......where's the comet!


Ross.

[cometcatcher]

Yeah I know. I couldn't even dig up any asteroids in the field at the time of shooting. I'll try harder next time. ;)

[LewisM]

Lovely galaxy. Well done

[RickS]

Nice shot, Kevin!

[cometcatcher]

Thanks Lewis and Rick.