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NGC 2403

NGC 2403 is a galaxy in the M 81 or Bodes Nebula Group. It is approximately 10.4 Million Light Years away. The shape and structure is similar to the Triangulum Galaxy M 33. This picture was taken on February 12, 1015 with the HyperStar Lens and the D5200 Camera. Compare this with the picture taken on December 8, 2012. Notice the red coloring due to the modified D5200 camera. Both are good, but this color is more accurate.

Date: February 12, 2015.
Scope: 14 inch Celestron CGE 1400.
Focal Length: 675 mmwith HyperStar Lens; f/1.9
Camera: Nikon D5200
ISO Setting: 800
Duration: 2 minutes per photo.
20 photos Stacked using Deep Sky Stacker
Autoguided using PHD with StarShoot Guide Camera