NGC 1365

Combination of 3, 3 minute images, SBIG ST-4 CCD.
300mm f/6 newtonian telescope at prime focus.

NGC 1365 is a large and bright barred spiral galaxy in Fornax. It is a member of the Fornax galaxy cluster, which straddles the border between Eridanus and Fornax. The cluster lies at about the same distance as the Virgo cluster, but in the opposite direction. NGC 1365 is one of the best galaxies in the southern sky for observing spiral arms. The arms of this galaxy are visible in an 8" telescope.

Combination of 6, 3 minute images.
SBIG ST9XE CCD. 8" f/10 schmidt-cassegrain telescope at prime focus.

Combination of 5, 3 minute images.
Meade 416 XTE CCD. 300mm f/6 newtonian telescope at prime focus.

Combination of 25, 1 minute exposures, SBIG ST9XE CCD camera.
300mm f/6 newtonian telescope at prime focus.

Combination of 20, 3 minute exposures, SBIG ST8XE CCD camera.
300mm f/6 newtonian telescope at prime focus.

Combination of 10, 3 minute exposures unfiltered.
SBIG STL-1001E CCD camera. 300mm f/6 newtonian telescope at prime focus.