Timothy Martin

Entrant Statement: Even though viewed edge on, NGC 1055 is likely a barred-spiral galaxy because it displays an X pattern emanating from its core--indicative of barred spirals.

Location: Deep Sky West remote observatory near Santa Fe, NM

Equipment: Moravian C5a-100M, Planewave CDK12.5, Chroma filters

Exposure: 174x180s L, 129x180s R, 127x180s G, 128x180s B, 60x300s Ha

Total Integration Time: 32.9 hours