NGC 4945
NGC 4945 is a dusty, edge-on spiral galaxy in the constellation Centaurus. Distance is approx 11.7 million light years. Other galaxies that can been seen are NGC 4976 (35 million LY) and NGC 4945A. Taken on a night with heavy dew and a light fog. Size: 2.18 x 1.43 deg, Pixel scale: 2 arcsec/pixel
| Camera | STL-11000M | Scope | AT8 IN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount | Paramount ME | Guiding | Selfguiding, 15 sec bin 2x2 |
| Exposure | LRGB60:40:30:40 total 2:50, @ -20C (subs 10mins) | Location | Donvale |
| Date | 2011-04-26 | Coordinates | RA: 13h 05m 32s | DEC: -49° 30' 54" |
