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NGC 247 in Cetus (APO120 Ra).jpg
This is the bright and moderately large spiral galaxy NGC 247 in southern Cetus, known as the Dusty Spiral. It is also Caldwell 62. It is a member of the Sculptor Group of nearby galaxies close to our own Local Group. A group of small faint 14th to 16th magnitude PGC galaxies called Burbidge's Chain lies just above NGC 247.
Technical:
This is a stack of 16 x 4 minute exposures with the Askar APO120 refractor at f/5.6 with its 0.8x Reducer, and the Canon Ra at ISO 800. Taken from the Quailway Cottage in Arizona, October 2024. Galaxy details brought out with Starizona Galaxy Enhance action and Nik Color EFX Detail Extractor.
Technical:
This is a stack of 16 x 4 minute exposures with the Askar APO120 refractor at f/5.6 with its 0.8x Reducer, and the Canon Ra at ISO 800. Taken from the Quailway Cottage in Arizona, October 2024. Galaxy details brought out with Starizona Galaxy Enhance action and Nik Color EFX Detail Extractor.
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