PGC 143 or WLM (it stands for Wolf–Lundmark–Melotte). This irregular dwarf galaxy is located 3 million light years away - just a little bit further away than the popular Andromeda galaxy - and shows clearly blue star clouds.
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German Equatorial Mount | ||
| Telescope | 20" Cassegrain f/3 (1500 mm) | |
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| Camera | Moravian G2 8300 mono |
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| Filter | Astrodon LRGB 1,25'' | ||
| Exposure | L/R/G/B 15/7/7/6 x 6min |
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| Total |
3h 30min |
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| Software |
PixInsight |
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| Location |
IAS Hakos Farm, Namibia | Award/published |
Astrobin |