M83

Spiral galaxy in the constellation Hydra. Click on the image for a fullscreen version.

Below: A wider view of the galaxy and its surroundings. Click for a fullscreen version.

Below: An image of the galaxy made at a longer focal length. Click for a fullscreen version.

Below: A selection of some of the other galaxies recorded in the wide-field image.

NGC 5264

ESO444-77 (top) MCG-05-32-047 (centre) LEDA718484 (bottom)

ESO444-78

LEDA725797 is the brightest member of this group.

11-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope at 560mm and 2,800mm focal length; dedicated astro camera and astro-modified DSLR.