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Photographer:

Mainak Chakraborty

Location of Photo:

Baruipur, Kolkata

Date/Time of photo:

13-04-2021 on 8:30 pm

Equipment:

Explore Scientific ED 127 MM APO Triplet , Sony a6400, Bresser 90/500 Guiding Kit , ZWO ASI 290 MM

Description:

Centaurus A (also known as NGC 5128 or Caldwell 77) is a galaxy in the constellation of Centaurus. It was discovered in 1826 by Scottish astronomer James Dunlop .The galaxy is the fifth-brightest in the sky, making it an ideal amateur astronomy target, although the galaxy is only visible from low northern latitudes and the southern hemisphere. Equipments Used : Main Scope : Explore Scientific ED 127 mm APO Triplet Imaging Camera : Sony a6400 Guide Scope : Bresser 90/500 mm Guide Camera : ZWO ASI 290 mm Frames Taken : 90x180” Total Integration Time : 4 Hrs 30 Minutes 40 Darks and 40 Flats Frames iso 1600 data collected for consecutive 2 nights

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