NGC 5128, Centaurus A
Constellation: Centaurus
NGC 5128 (also known as Centaurus A) is a galaxy in the constellation of Centaurus. Its distance is a metter of debate and ranges between 10 and 16 million Ly from Earth. Link to interactive sky chart.
Dates:
This is derived from the outstanding data taken by Martin Pugh during the month of August 2020 and January 2023 (Martin’s website: Remote Astrophotography with Martin Pugh (martinpughastrophotography.space).
His telescope is located in Australia (New South Whales).
Telescope & Mount:
Astro Physics Riccardi-Honders 305mm on a Software Bisque Paramount MEII mount.
Imaging:
Camera: SBIG STXL16200 (bin 1×1)
Data:
Astrodon L: 17x900s
Astrodon Ha: 10x1800s
Astrodon R: 24x600s
Astrodon G: 22x600s
Astrodon B: 24x600s
Total integration time: 20h 55′
Dates:
Data acquired remotely between April and May 2025 using Martin’s equipment.
His telescope is located in Chile (Observatorio El Sauce).
Colour palette is HaO3RGB.
Telescope & Mount:
Planewave CDK17 on a Software Bisque Paramount ME II mount.
Imaging:
Camera: SBIG STXL11002 with AO
Data:
Astrodon Ha: 38x1800s
Astrodon O3: 8x1800s
Astrodon Red: 13x900s
Astrodon Green: 12x900s
Astrodon Blue: 14x900s
Total integration time: 32h 45′