NGC 1291

NGC 1291, a.k.a NGC 1269 a ring galaxy of classification SB0/a and is an early-type spiral galaxy in Eridanus ~33 million light years away. Doubly cataloged, first as NGC 1291, then NGC 1269. The analysis of globular clusters in the galaxy indicates it is an early spiral galaxy, analyzing the ratio of blue (metal-rich) vs. red (metal poor) globular clusters.

LRGB 6h (4x18x300s) from CHI-3 an ASA 1000, a 1-m telescope with a Ritchey Chretien design with ASA Alt-Az Direct Drive Mount, FLI PL 16803 Camera and Astrodon LRGB 2GEN filters. Situated in the Rio Hurtado valley, Chile. Part of telescope.live telescope network. Taken on 18 Dec 2020, 02 and 14 Sep 2021.

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