IC 5332 is a somewhat tenuous spiral galaxy with a very low surface brightness
of just 23.8 mag/squ arc sec, making it a challenging target with elusive features
that are hard to reveal well. Dark skies and some decent exposure are necessary for
a good result.
Orion Optics AG12 F3.8
Starlightxpress SXVF-H694, SX USB CFW, SX OAG unit + Atlas Focuser
LHaRGB = 12hrs 2hr 1hr 1hr 1hr = 17hrs total exposure (bin 1X1) using new Deep-Sky RGB Astronomik filters
-20C chip temp, flats used but no dark frames.
Focal length 1120mm
Image scale 0.84"/pix
Guide Camera: Starlightxpress Lodestar
Comments
Taken over 3 nights, clear, no moon, variable seeing