NGC 2613

Picture at centre is the galaxy NGC 2613 in the constellation of Pyxis.

Vital Stats.
Constellation: Pyxis
Size: 7.41 x 1.78 arc minutes
Magnitude: 9.9 (Blue)   
Type: Sb
Position Angle: 114
°


Image Details

Orientation North is toward top of this image.
Telescope 304mm f/5 reflector telescope, hand guided.
Camera

Canon EOS 300D Digital Rebel.

Exposures 3 x 2-minute exposures @ ISO-1600.
1 x 10-minute exposures @ ISO-200.
Total Exposure time 16 minutes.
Sky Conditions Seeing: 6.5/10 (murky), Wind: 2/10, Moisture: 1/10.
Ambient Temperature ~ 22° C.
Notes used Baader Coma Corrector.
Image date (Local) 2006-Jan-20

(C) Copyright 2006 Paul Mayo.
paulm@skylab.com.au

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