Ngc 1532

[Jon (Jonathan)]

NGC 1532 is a barred spiral in Eridanus that is interacting with a dwarf elliptical galaxy NGC 1531, creating an unusual structure.

This was LRGB 150:40:40:40 mins over the past few nights. Something to do while waiting for the nova to rise ;-)

North is left.

EDIT: posted a slightly less harshly-stretched version

[John Hothersall]

I love this galaxy, your image gives it a 3D feel.

John.

[Jon (Jonathan)]

Cheers John. It is an amazing object. I've decided I need more L to bring out the fainter stuff, and maybe some Ha to bring out the star-forming regions in the bright asymmetrical band.

[Ross G]

Hi Jon,

Great looking galaxy photo.

Has some really nice detail and colour.

Ross.