The Southern Pinwheel Galaxy (M83)

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Written By Charles Lillo

Image Title: The Southern Pinwheel Galaxy (M83)

Copyright: Bruno Rota Sargi

Date image was taken: April 02, 0202

Location: Araraquara/SP - Brazil (Bortle 6)

Image Description and Details: The galaxy M83, also known as the "Southern Pinwheel Galaxy," is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Hydra, approximately 15 million light-years away from Earth. Notable for its high rate of star formation, it possesses a well-pronounced central bar and is a subject of study due to its proximity and distinctive structure. Observations across various electromagnetic spectra offer valuable insights into the physics and evolution of spiral galaxies.

Capture Details
415 Lights 120s 100gain 50offset -5temp (Antlia Triband RGB Ultra 2")

100 Bias
60 Flats

Softwares: N.I.N.A, PHd2, PixInsight, Photoshop

Equipment Details: Telescope: Skywatcher 254mm / F4.7
Mount: Skywtacher AZEQ6 GT
Guiding: Greika 70/700 with SvBony 0.5 reducer + Asi 120mm
Filters: Antlia Triband RGB Ultra 2"
Camera: ToupTek ATR3 CMOS 26000 KPA
Baader MPCC Coma Corrector

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