Centaurus A (NGC 5128)

Image Title: Centaurus A

Copyright: Aldo Zanett

Date image was taken: February 02, 2025

Location: Deep Sky Lab, Chile

Data Acquisition Method: Personal Telescope Setu

Image Description and Details: Centaurus A (NGC 5128) is a peculiar galaxy, halfway between ellipticals and spirals. It is crossed by a dark band of dust that increases its charm, in the middle of which you can see areas of intense star formation and blue giant stars.
The image was taken by my friend Vikas Chander, whom I thank, and elaborated by me in Pixinsight.

Equipment Details: Capture data: Moravian C5A-100 camera on Planewave CDK24, Chroma filters, Planewave L-600 mount; Deep Sky Chile observatory

Name: Aldo Zanetti

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