NGC 1055, Cetus, Distance 43 million light years

NGC 1055 is a edge on galaxy in the constellation Cetus.  It shows a strong dust lane with several star forming regions within.  


Image Details

Optics      8" LX200 f7.2
Mount              LX200 fork mount
Camera
Starlight Xpress SXV-H9
Filter
Astronomik Type 2C
Date
19 Dec 03
Location  
My Backyard Observatory in Ocean Springs, MS, Limiting 4.5   
Exposure
120:20:20:20  RGB binned 2x2
Notes
Poor seeing