Great barred spiral galaxy

This is a large and remarkable galaxy.

Size 200,000 light-years , distance 56 million light years.

NGC 1365

Two bars are visible. Spiral arms have unique shape.

2 million solar mass black hole at center.

Telescope live, Chile.

9hr total exposure LRGB

PI, LR

FLI ProLine PL9000 CCD.

Jan to Feb 2022

Planewave CDK24
Aperture: 610 mm (24 inches)
Focal Length: 3962 mm
F-ratio: 6.5
Mount: Mathis MI-1000/1250 with absolute encoders
Astrodon MonsterMOAG

El Sauce Observatory
Río Hurtado, Coquimbo Region, Chile
Coordinates: 30.4725° S, 70.7631° W