NGC 1365 is a classic barred spiral galaxy, known for its bright central bar and sweeping spiral arms. Capturing it from Bortle-8 skies is no small challenge, but careful tracking and patience allow the galaxy’s structure to stand out despite heavy light pollution. ⁠ What makes this image especially interesting is the mix of equipment: a manual Newtonian telescope paired with a computerized mount originally designed for a Maksutov telescope. By combining the Celestron AstroMaster 130mm Newtonian

La galaxia NGC 1300 es una majestuosa espiral barrada ubicada a unos 61 millones de años luz en la constelación de Eridano. Con cerca de 100.000 años luz de diámetro, destaca por su brillante barra central y sus brazos simétricos, ricos en formación estelar. #astronomia #cosmos #universo #SabiasQue #galaxia | Astro Chile

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The majestic spiral galaxy NGC 1300’s arms hold blue clusters of young stars, pink clouds of star formation, and dark lanes of dust. To represent this image with sound, scientists assigned louder volume to brighter light. Light farther from the center is pitched higher as a counterclockwise radar scans across the galaxy. NGC 1300 resides nearly 70 million light-years away in the constellation Eridanus. For more about sonifications: https://go.nasa.gov/38ke4l4 Sonification credits: SYSTEM Sounds