NGC 5033 in LRGB

NGC 5033, a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Canes Venatici. This image reveals the intricate structure and dynamic features within the galaxy, showcasing a beautiful palette derived from LRGB data. The galaxy's bright nucleus, likely powered by a supermassive black hole, and its faint spiral arms are prominently featured. The arms, dotted with star-forming regions and massive blue star clusters, span over 100,000 light-years, making NGC 5033 similar in size to our own Milky Way.

 

Technical Details:

 

Telescope: 🔭 ASA RC600 24inch F4.5

Mount: 🌌 ASA DDM200

Camera: 📷 Moravian C3 Pro

Filters: 🎨 FLI LRGB

Exposure:

 

Luminance: 300s x 9

Red: 60s x 3

Green: 60s x 3

Blue: 60s x 3

Total Integration:

 

Luminance: 45 minutes

RGB: 9 minutes

 

Processing:

The image was processed using MaximDL, PixInsight, and Photoshop to enhance the galaxy's vivid details and colors, bringing out the majestic spiral arms and the core's luminosity.

 

Location and Date:

Namibia, June 2022

 

Enjoy this celestial masterpiece, which highlights both the beauty and complexity of NGC 5033, a well-studied example of a Seyfert galaxy with a rich and varied structure.

 

Thanks for watching,

Haim

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