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′