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M83 - Face-On Barred-Spiral Galaxy

 

 

Object Face-on barred-spiral galaxy (M83), in Hydra
Telescope (Photo) Meade LX200GPS 12" SCT @ f/6.3
Telescope (Guiding) Meade LX200GPS 12" SCT @ f/6.3 (off axis)
Camera (Photo) Olympus OM-1
Camera (Guiding) SBIG ST-4 (direct drive of guiding telescope)
Exposure Detail 60 minutes; Fuji SuperHQ 200 print film; image processing using Photoshop CS
Location Chiefland Astronomy Village, Florida  (N29.409, W82.860)
Date 04/10/05