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DeanoNZL

07 March 2010 - 08:23 AM

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NGC 4945 is an edge-on spiral galaxy in the constellation Centaurus. Telescopically, NGC 4945 displays a very elongated halo with moderate brightening towards its middle region. A larger telescope will reveal this galaxy's mottled glow and irregular core. NGC 4945 is a possible member of a galactic group headed by M83 and Centaurus A. It is also a "Seyfert galaxy", a galaxy with an unusually bright nucleus. This nucleus may contain a black hole. NGC 4945 is a very dusty galaxy. This dust blocks much of the galaxy's starlight and re-emits the light at longer wavelengths, changing this galaxy's colour.

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Stefan

07 March 2010 - 11:31 AM | Permalink: #1

WOW great shot, one of my favourite galaxies appart from NGC 4565. I wish my RA (right ascension) tracking motor was working, so I could take images like this :(

Zee

07 March 2010 - 01:55 PM | Permalink: #2

Great view deep into the heavens!