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