Centaurus A - One of the brightest galaxies in the sky, Cen A is also the brightest radio source in
Centaurus A - One of the brightest galaxies in the sky, Cen A is also the brightest radio source in the night sky. A huge and unusual galaxy it is extremely active in all wavelengths from radio to gamma rays. The distinctive dark dust lane is visible even in a powerful pair of binoculars. At a distance of 10-16 million light years, it is believed to be the result of the merger of two galaxies and now contains a supermassive black hole 55 million times the mass of the sun at its core.This is my second attempt at this object, the first being two years ago. In that time I have improved every aspect of my astrophotography and an very pleased with the sharp detail I captured in the dust lane as well as some of the subtle structure in the outer shells of stars far away from the centre.Telescope: 8“ f4 Newtonian Camera: ZWO ASI1600-MCC Mount: NEQ6 43x5min - 3:35hrs total exposure Processed in Pixinsight and Lightroom -- source link
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