NGC4945 in Centaurus

[John Hothersall]

SPX350 F4.53, ATK-16HR, Baader filters, Astrodon Ha.

This is a big galaxy in Centaurus not far from Cent A and part of the same group at 11.7 mil lyrs distance. Quite a few HII regions visible and seems to have a brownish colouration possibly owing to its closeness to the Milkyway.

L=12x10m
RGB=6x5m
Ha=10x10min subs.

Thanks, John.

[Lester]

Looks good John.

[Nico13 (Ken)]

Nice work John, thanks for showing.

[alpal]

That's a very good result.
I would hope to do as well one day.

[RickS (Rick)]

Very interesting image, thanks John.

[Ross G]

What a great galaxy photo John.

Great detail and colour.

I love the composition.

Ross.

[petershah (Peter Shah)]

stunning shot

[David Fitz-Henr]

Nice image John! I like the contrast you've brought out in the dark lanes in the galaxy.

[SkyViking (Rolf)]

Beautiful capture and processing John, you've really brought out those HII regions.
The upper right of the galaxy seems ablaze with HII - if there are any intelligent beings in that area they must be having quite a view

[barx1963 (Malcolm)]

Lovely John.
Really like the string of Ha regions top right.
Also notice a faint galaxy on bottom right. Any ideas on what it is?

Malcolm