NGC6822

NGC6822 is also known as Banard's Galaxy, a dwarf galaxy in the constellation of Sagittarius. The object is extremely faint, but includes a number of associated nebulae, including the "Bubble" (not NGC7635), located at the bottom right of this image. It is more reminiscent of a cornucopia to my eyes. This shot was taken at Chiefland, after Hurricane Frances and before Hurricane Jeanne!

Image info:

12"LX200 on a Losmandy Titan Mount

Starlight Express
SXV-H9C

32x4 mins

f/5.3 (Optec FR)

Acquired in Astroart and processed in Maxim (no darks and no flats)

guided with an STV on a piggybacked Sky90 refractor

9.18.04

Chiefland