NGC 2935: Spiral Galaxy in Hydra

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This spiral galaxy in located in a relatively sparse direction of Hydra. Its dimness and southern declination make this a very difficult target to image. Very subtle pink spots of emission nebulae outline the thin spiral arms. There are also a few background galaxies.

Equipment

16in RC Optical Systems telescope Operating at f/8
Paramount ME Robotic Telescope Mount
SBIG ST10XME CCD camera with color filter wheel

L R G B color production was used to create this image.

Luminance = 120 minutes binned 1x1
 Red = 30 minutes binned 2x2
 Green = 30 minutes binned 2x2
 Blue = 30 minutes binned 2x2
  • This image was acquired during extremely poor seeing conditions.
  • Two iterations of L-R deconvolution (sharpening) algorithm using CCDsharp were applied to the luminance image.

    • Minimum credit line: Adam Block/NOAO/AURA/NSF

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    Updated: 01/13/2002