NGC 3521.
 A galaxy 35-million light years away in the constellation of Leo appears with an inner ring formation and an halo above the galaxy that appears to be evaporating away from the galactic core. A faint ring of galactic dark matter traces the southern region of the galaxy.


 

Image Details 20060327
Image Field of View 33 arc-minutes wide (approx).
Telescope 12-inch f/5 newtonian telescope
Guiding hand guided with 4.5-inch guide-scope.
Camera

Canon EOS 300D Digital - Hα enabled.
Exposures 7 x 4 minute exposures @ ISO-200
Total Exposure time 28 minutes
Filter/equipment Used Baader Multi-purpose Coma Corrector.
Sky Conditions  
Ambient Temperature  
Notes  
Processing Iris, Photoshop
Exposure Date 2006, Mar 27.

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

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