M83

Although low in the southern sky, M83 is an interesting galaxy located in Hydra. The galaxy is quite large, filling most of the ccd chip at approximately f/4. Again, use of hi-res self-guide allowed reasonable color balancing. This shot was taken at the dark site belonging to CFAS.

Image info:

12"LX200

Milburn Wedge

Starlight Express
MX7C

3x10mins

f/3.3 FR

Astroart

Auto guided in AA

4.21.01

CFAS site