NGC 1398

Here is a pic that is more of a CCD sketch than an image. I took some quick data while I was waiting for a planned object to get higher. This is NGC 1398 and I thought it worth a post in that it is a pretty remarkable object. I have enjoyed observing and imaging barred galaxies. This one is really quite a bit brighter in the center if presented in a linear stretch. Image and exposure / processing detail is at:

http://www.jthommes.com/Astro/NGC1398.htm

Scope - C8 at f/7
Camera - Artemis285
G11/Gemini
Guiding - Megrez II at 1350 mm FL, DSI Pro, PHD Guiding

Ah!a very nice galaxy Jim!hope you get more data for It...nice work.

Great detail for quick data!

Tom

Very nice image Jim. A very peculiar galaxy.

Greg.

Very nice for a "sketch". (Sounds about as long as I usually get to image something anyway.) This is an interesting galaxy and deserves more time if/when you get a chance.

Charlie

Nice one, Jim! I agree, barred spirals are interesting objects worth shooting.

Eric

Thanks for the comments on the image folks.

Several commented on more data which I think wopuld be a good idea. Unfortunately this object is getting kind of past it's prime this season. There's always next year.