Ngc 7424 zwo asi 071

[benklerk]

NGC 7424 is a barred spiral galaxy located 37.5 million light-years away in the southern constellation Grus. Its size about 100,000 light-years makes it similar to our own galaxy, the Milky Way. It is called a "grand design" galaxy because of its well defined spiral arms. One supernova and two ultraluminous X-ray sources have been discovered in NGC 7424.

GSO 6" RC
ZWO ASI 071
HEQ5 Pro
12 x 5min
Data from 25/09/17

[RickS]

You got the supernova :thumbsup: Nicely done, Ben.

[cometcatcher]

Well done Ben!

[gregbradley]

Nice image Ben. This is an extremely faint galaxy so showing that much detail after only an hour is impressive.

Greg.

[benklerk]

Thanks Greg

I'm really surprised how my little 6 RC is going. But my new ASI 071 has made a big difference in my image quality. I'm still seeing whats the limit I can image with this camera. So far I can see down to Mag 19 stars, Mag 15 comet, and this is the faintest galaxy I have imaged so far.

I do live 1000m high and I'm between Bortal 3 and 4 for light pollution. So these do help with image quality.

Ben

[rustigsmed]

thats pretty nice indeed ben, and good resolution with the 6"!

Russ

[DJT]

Nice one Ben. A supernova as well..result!