NGC 1398 - A Spiral Beauty in Fornax

Image Title: NGC 1398 - A Spiral Beauty in Fornax

Copyright: Rafael Sampaio

Date image was taken: November 05, 2024

Location (was image taken with remote scope?): Obstech, El Sauce, Chile

Image Description and Details: NGC 1398, a majestic barred spiral galaxy located in the Fornax constellation, is a cosmic treasure approximately 65 million
light-years away. Known for its striking bar structure and tightly wound spiral arms, this galaxy presents a wealth of intricate details that I sought to resolve with precision.

For this image, I dedicated particular effort to achieving high-resolution detail across the galaxy’s structure. From the sharp definition of the core to the intricate features of the spiral arms, the aim was to reveal the galaxy’s complexities with clarity and depth, allowing its natural beauty to shine.

Frames:
Chroma Blue: 128×300,″(10h 40′)
Chroma Green3 132×300,″(11h)
Chroma Lum: 487×300,″(40h 35′)
Chroma Red: 129×300,″(10h 45′)

Capture:
73h

Equipment Details: Telescope: Planewave CDK 17
Mount: Planewave L550
Camera: Moravian c3-61000EC Pro
Chroma LRGB filters

Name: Rafael Sampaio