NGC 1169 (UGC 2503) is an intermediate barred spiral galaxy in the constellation of Perseus. NGC 1169 has a reddish center, indicating the region is dominated by older stars. In contrast, the outer ring contains larger blue-white stars, a sign of recent star formation. The entire galaxy is rotating at approximately 265 km/s. NGC 1169 was discovered on December 11, 1786 by William Herschel. Measurements of its distance range from 20.9 Mpc - 49.7 Mpc with an average of 35.1 Mpc.
Imaging Telescope: Vixen VC200L f/6.4
Mount: Skywatcher HEQ5 Synscan Pro (belt mod)
Camera: QHY 533M
Guiding camera: ZWO ASI120MM Mini (mono)
Guidescope: SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50ED
Filters: LRGB
Constellation: Perseus
Date: October 29, 2024
Location: Korinthos - Greece - Albireo Observatory 1
Exposure Time:
L: 60x120 sec (gain: 50.00, offset: 60.00) 0°C bin 1×1
R: 30x120 sec (gain: 50.00, offset: 60.00) 0°C bin 1×1
G: 30x120 sec (gain: 50.00, offset: 60.00) 0°C bin 1×1
B: 60x120 sec (gain: 50.00, offset: 60.00) 0°C bin 1×1
Calibration Frames: Darks, Flats, Bias, Dark Flats
Acquisition: N.I.N.A
Processing: Pixinsight, Photoshop
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