Centaurus A (NGC5128) Galaxy #explored

            Centaurus A or NGC 5128 is a galaxy in the constellation of Centaurus. It was discovered in 1826 by Scottish astronomer James Dunlop from his home in Parramatta, in New South Wales, Australia.  The galaxy is also the fifth-brightest in the sky,making it an ideal amateur astronomy target, although the galaxy is only visible from low northern latitudes and the southern hemisphere.

The center of the galaxy contains a supermassive black hole with a mass equivalent to 55 million solar masses.

Image Details:
Shot Sydney Australia in April 2018
Exposure Time: 5mins per exposure/shot equalling:
1hrs 15mins of Luminous channel total exposure.
 
Equipment Used:
Telescope: Esprit 100Triplet/ FeatherTouch
Mount: Paramount MYT
Camera: Atik One+OAG
Optec FocusLynx & HSM
Filters: Astronomik
Software Control/Capture: The SkyX
Software Processing: Pixinsight

   

Taken on: April 30, 2018

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