Herbert Walter

Entrant Statement: Messier83 - a barred spiralgalaxy in perfect shape. Away from the main object, the background invites you to take a closer look - so many wonderful little galaxies.

Location: IAS Hakos Remote Observatory, Namibia

Equipment: QHY268M, 10" Newton f/4.5, Chroma LRGB

Exposure: L 227 / R 100 / G 100 / B 97 x 120s

Total Integration Time: 17h 28min