NGC 2997
This is a 10th Magnitude barred-spiral galaxy located in the southern constellation of Antila.

Image Details

Field Of View approx. 50' x 33' arc-minutes wide.
Telescope 12-inch f/5 GSO Newtonian on Samson GEM.
Camera

Canon EOS 300D Digital Rebel (not modified).

Exposures 3 x 3 minutes @ ISO-1600.
Total Exposure time 30 minutes.
Filter/equipment. Used Baader Coma Corrector (MPCC).
Sky Conditions  
Ambient Temperature  
Date Taken 2006-02-24
Processing Iris, Photoshop CS, and Noiseware CE.

(C) Copyright 2005 Paul Mayo.
paulm@skylab.com.au

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