NGC 1232,  Eridanus

A fine face on spiral in the constellation Eridanus.  Its published magnitude of 9.9 is deceiving since the spiral arms are much fainter.  Many blue star forming regions can be seen within the spiral bands.

Image Details

Optics      8" LX200 SCT at f6.3
Mount              LX200 fork mount
Camera
 Starlight Xpress SXV-H9
Filter
 Astronomik Type 2C
Date
 11 Jan 04  (L), 18 Jan 04 (RGB)
Location  
 My Backyard Observatory in Ocean Springs, MS, Limiting 4.5   
Exposure
 240:28:20:26  RGB binned 2x2
Notes
 Guided with 80mm refracter and MX5-16