igorhodoba
23-12-2022, 09:08 PM
This is a lenticular galaxy in the constellation of Fornax. It is also known as Fornax A. The galaxy is a strong radio source and at 1400 MHz is the fourth brightest radio emitter in the sky. The distance to NGC1316 is about 60 million light years.
The atmospheric conditions, light pollution and especially Elon Musk satellites are becoming to be a bit of a challenge.
Imaging telescope / lens:
Skty Watcher Apochromatic 150/1050 mm Esprit
Imaging camera
Atik One 6 (CCD)
Mount:
Equatorial Paramount MyT
Filters:
Astronomik Green 1.25"
Astronomik Blue 1.25"
Astronomik Luminance (UV/IR block)
Accessories:
Focal reducer Sky-Watcher .77
Processed with
TSKY 10.5.0, PixInsight and Photoshop
FRAMES / SUBS:
Lights (filter Blue)5 x 300 sec
Lights (filter Green)5 x 300 sec
Lights (filter Red)5 x 300 sec
Lights (filter Luminance)20 x 300 sec
Total lights integration time2:55 hours
A larger file is available at this location:
https://storage.googleapis.com/dso-browser.com/astrophotography/picture-4d091b99e2950a65651faa96c82fa73d-original.jpg
:stargaze: Clear Sky
The atmospheric conditions, light pollution and especially Elon Musk satellites are becoming to be a bit of a challenge.
Imaging telescope / lens:
Skty Watcher Apochromatic 150/1050 mm Esprit
Imaging camera
Atik One 6 (CCD)
Mount:
Equatorial Paramount MyT
Filters:
Astronomik Green 1.25"
Astronomik Blue 1.25"
Astronomik Luminance (UV/IR block)
Accessories:
Focal reducer Sky-Watcher .77
Processed with
TSKY 10.5.0, PixInsight and Photoshop
FRAMES / SUBS:
Lights (filter Blue)5 x 300 sec
Lights (filter Green)5 x 300 sec
Lights (filter Red)5 x 300 sec
Lights (filter Luminance)20 x 300 sec
Total lights integration time2:55 hours
A larger file is available at this location:
https://storage.googleapis.com/dso-browser.com/astrophotography/picture-4d091b99e2950a65651faa96c82fa73d-original.jpg
:stargaze: Clear Sky