NGC 945

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Like huge eddies in a great celestial sea, these two galaxies swirl undisturbed in the constellation of Cetus. NGC 945 (the larger of the two) is one of main galaxies in a sparse group in this direction of sky. These galaxies are estimated to be over 150 million light years away. In the past NGC 945 has sported a supernova that was detected by astronomers.

Equipment

Meade 16in LX200 telescope operating at f/10
SBIG ST8E CCD camera with color filter wheel

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

Luminance = 80 minutes binned 1x1
 Red = 20 minutes binned 3x3
 Green = 20 minutes binned 3x3
 Blue = 40 minutes binned 3x3
  • No sharpening or DDP was applied to this image. (not enough signal)
  • The AO unit was used for this image.

    • Minimum credit line: Bob Tait and John Kielty/Adam Block/NOAO/AURA/NSF

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    Updated: 10/17/2001