NGC 5128 - Centaurus A

This mysterious galaxy is a strong source of radio waves and is believed to contain a black hole.

Note:  This image won 2nd Place in the 2006 SCT-User Imaging Contest
for the category "Best Astrophoto of a DSO"

Date:2/22/2006
Location:WSP 2006, Florida Keys
Optics:C8 focal reduced to 1540mm f/7.7
Exposure:11 x 15 min
Camera:SBIG ST-2000XCM
Mount:Losmandy G11