This grand design spiral lies 25 million ly away. Its multiple pink HII regions dominate its appearance.
Planewave 12.5″ Astrograph with an ST11000 camera, Astrodon filters, and ASA gearless DDM-85 mount. F/8 LRGB (38/8minL,8/15min each RGB).
NGC2997 – Chile
This grand design spiral lies 25 million ly away. Its multiple pink HII regions dominate its appearance.
Planewave 12.5″ Astrograph with an ST11000 camera, Astrodon filters, and ASA gearless DDM-85 mount. F/8 LRGB (38/8minL,8/15min each RGB).