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Old 25-02-2012, 10:38 AM
apaulo (Paul)
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NGC2442 The "Meathook" Galaxy.

Hi Everyone
The "Meathook" Galaxy is in the constellation of Volans and is ~50 Million light years from Earth. Below to the right is NGC2443.

Instrument: Bintel 8" Newtonian Astrograph
Focal Ratio: F/4
Camera: Pentax K-x
Camera Sensitivity: iso 1600
Exposure Details: 3 minute Subs x 15 + Master Flat, Bias and Darks.
Mount: NEQ6pro
Autoguider: Orion Star Shoot Autoguider
Date: 23rd February 2012
Viewing Location: Balnarring
Software Enchancements: DSS PS CS2
Comments: Saxon ED80 was the guidescope
Seeing conditions: 9

Regards Paul
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