NGC4945 in Centaurs
NGC 4945 is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Centaurus near the bright star, Zeta Centauri. The galaxy was discovered by James Dunlop in 1826. It is considered to be similar to Our Galaxy,
NGC 4945 one of the brightest galaxies of the Centaurus A/M83 Group, a large, nearby group of galaxies. This is spiral galaxy seen almost edge-on however spiral structure is not regular and difficult to see. Galaxy is very dusty.
Photo Details

Telescope: FSQ106EDX (530 mm) Takahashi

Camera: Sbig ST-8300M, Sbig Filter wheel, Baader 36mm round HLRGB filters

Mount: Losmandy G-11 Celestron branded

Guiding: Off-axis Orion SS Autoguider

Exposure: LRGB L 15x600sec, R 4x600sec, G 4x600sec, B 4x600sec

When: Tivoli Farm Namibia, July 2013

Other information: very good transparency, very good seeing
Photo Details

Telescope: TS906 APO at f5

Camera: Asi1600MMC-p

Mount: HEQ5

Guiding: off-axis Lodestar

Exposure: L 90x2min RGB 15x3min each Unity Gain

When: June 2019

Other information: Bateleur RPA