Wallpaper author:
Hh Zhang
10 Jun 2025
NGC 1313
NGC 1313 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Reticulum. It is known for its irregular shape and active star-forming regions. Sometimes called the “Topsy-Turvy Galaxy” because of its distorted structure, NGC 1313 lies about 13 million light-years from Earth. Its peculiar morphology is believed to result from gravitational interactions or past mergers, making it an interesting object for studying galaxy dynamics and star formation.
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NGC 1313
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- Type of target............................................................................................................................Emission Nebula
- Camera............................................................................................................................FLI PL16803
- Target coordinates............................................................................................................................RA 49.56667 Dec -66.49805
- Hemisphere............................................................................................................................Southern
- Telescope location............................................................................................................................Chile
- Transient event............................................................................................................................No
- Observed on............................................................................................................................10 Oct 2020 - 17 Nov 2020
Filter | Avg Exp (s) | Total Exposure | Subframes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red | 263 | 35m | 8 |
| Green | 300 | 40m | 8 |
| Blue | 150 | 20m | 8 |
| Luminance | 1029 | 2h | 7 |