IC 1613 Dwarf Galaxy in Cetus

[tomato]

Here is another seldom imaged irregular galaxy, not surprising really as it is both faint (magnitude 10) and small (15' across). It is a member of the Local Group and is at a distance of 2.4 million light years, so it is an interesting comparison to make with another Local Group galaxy, M31 which is a similar distance from us.

This is a total of 5hrs integration LRGB with the Esprit150/ASI178 dual rig. I collected a couple of hours of Ha data last night under very poor conditions but it didn't add anything of significance to the image. It really deserves more integration but it seems like ages since I posted a new image so here it is, thanks for looking.

[WolfieGlos]

Don’t often see these types of galaxies imaged. For 5 hours, low noise and not over saturated either - nicely done! 

[tomato]

Thanks, with only 5 hrs of data, NoiseXterminator was put to good use.

[wimvb]

Nice! It’s a bit low in the sky for me due to trees, but your image gives me inspiration to try to catch it too.

[tomato]

Thanks Wim, yes it peaks at 39 degrees altitude from my location so getting quality data is a bit of a challenge. Also the early evening imaging window coincides with the Xmas lights show and repeated outside lights illuminating the neighbour's pets doing their business, so not ideal.