Two edge-on spiral galaxies appear to float past behind a wall of dim blue and white stars in this heavily populated section of the constellation Pyxis.

12 1/2″ Ritchey-Chretien Telescope with an ST10XE/CFW8,F/6 LRGB (25/7min BW, 5/5min RGB 2x2bin,8/5minB 2x2bin).