M83

Spiral galaxy in the constellation Hydra. Click on the image for a fullscreen version.

Below: A wider view of the galaxy and its surroundings. Click for a fullscreen version.

Below: A yet-wider view. Click for a fullscreen version.

Below: A selection of some of the other galaxies recorded in the wide-field image.

NGC 5264

ESO444-77 (top) MCG-05-32-047 (centre) LEDA718484

ESO444-78

LEDA725797 is the brightest member of this group.

11-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope at 2,800mm and 560mm focal length; astro-modified DSLR and dedicated astro camera.