Sometimes called the “Spanish Dancer” due to its whirling appearance this face-on spiral galaxy lies in the constellation of Dorado. Its distance is estimated at 50 million ly, and its energetic Seyfert classification fits right in with its nickname.

Planewave 12 1/2″ CDK Astrograph with an ST11000 camera, Astrodon filters, and ASA gearless DDM-60 mount. F/8 unguided LRGB (60/6min L, 10/6min each 2×2 RGB).