Fornax A and Fornax B are two distinct galaxies within the Fornax Cluster, a compact assembly of galaxies located about 62 million light-years from Earth. Fornax A, a massive elliptical galaxy, dominates the field with its extended radio lobes, while Fornax B, a smaller companion, adds contrast to this dynamic galactic neighborhood. The image reveals fine structural details and subtle intergalactic features, providing a glimpse into the complexity of this nearby galaxy cluster.

This deep exposure was captured with a Planewave CDK 24-inch telescope and a Moravian C5A-100 mono camera. LRGB and OIII data were obtained through Chroma filters with exposures totaling 44 hours and 30 minutes (Luminance: 208 × 120 s, Red: 208 × 120 s, Green: 207 × 120 s, Blue: 202 × 120 s, OIII: 102 × 600 s). Observations were conducted using a Planewave L-600 mount at Obstech Observatory, and the dataset was processed using NINA and PixInsight for precise calibration, alignment, and combination.