Sextans A – A Dwarf Galaxy on the Fringe
Image Title: Sextans A
Copyright: Franz Hofmann (Gemsbock Observatory, Rooisand Desert Ranch, Namibi)
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Date image was taken: April 26, 2025
Location: Rooisand Desert Ranch, Namibia
Data Acquisition Method: Personal Telescope Setup
Description and Details: The dwarf galaxy Sextans A lies on the outskirts of the Local Group and is known for its active star formation. The prominent blue regions consist of young, hot giant stars and compact star clusters that have formed relatively recently. The bright reddish emission nebulae indicate areas of ionized hydrogen (H II regions) where new stars are being born.
Planewave CDK14 with 0.8x Televue Reducer
QHY268M with Baader Filter, 10Micron 2000HPSII
LRGBHa:OIII 60:32:30:30:23:118 x 600 s
Name: Franz Hofmann
Email: hofmannfranz@gmx.de
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