NGC 1169 barred spiral galaxy

NGC 1169 (UGC 2503) is an intermediate barred spiral galaxy in the constellation of Perseus. NGC 1169 has a reddish center, indicating the region is dominated by older stars. In contrast, the outer ring contains larger blue-white stars, a sign of recent star formation. The entire galaxy is rotating at approximately 265 km/s. NGC 1169 was discovered on December 11, 1786 by William Herschel. Measurements of its distance range from 20.9 Mpc - 49.7 Mpc with an average of 35.1 Mpc.

Imaging Telescope: Vixen VC200L f/6.4

Mount: Skywatcher HEQ5 Synscan Pro (belt mod)

Camera: QHY 533M

Guiding camera: ZWO ASI120MM Mini (mono)

Guidescope: SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50ED

Filters: LRGB

Constellation: Perseus

Date: October 29, 2024

Location: Korinthos - Greece - Albireo Observatory 1

Exposure Time:

L: 60x120 sec (gain: 50.00, offset: 60.00) 0°C bin 1×1 

R: 30x120 sec (gain: 50.00, offset: 60.00) 0°C bin 1×1 

G: 30x120 sec (gain: 50.00, offset: 60.00) 0°C bin 1×1 

B: 60x120 sec (gain: 50.00, offset: 60.00) 0°C bin 1×1 

Calibration Frames: Darks, Flats, Bias, Dark Flats

Acquisition: N.I.N.A

Processing: Pixinsight, Photoshop