M83 is a bright face-on spiral galaxy in the southern constellation Centaurus. It is classified as a starburst galaxy undergoing an exceptionally high rate of star formation. M83 is on of our own galaxy’s closest neighbors at a distance of around 15 million light years.
Date Imaged: May 1, 2013
Lens: N16 f/4.5 Baader MPCC
Exposure: 6 hours
Mount: Losmandy Titan
May 1, 2013
N16 f/4.5 Baader MPCC
6 hours
Losmandy Titan
Camera: ST10XME
Filter: LRGB 90:90:90:90 minutes
Location: Stardust Observatory, Baguio, Philippines
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ST10XME
LRGB 90:90:90:90 minutes
Stardust Observatory, Baguio, Philippines
60 P. Paterno St., Brgy. South Drive, Baguio City, 2600
Philippines