NGC 2683 is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Lynx, approximately 20 million light years from Earth. Nicknamed the UFO Galaxy due to its edge on appearance, the galaxy is both smaller and dimmer than our own Milky Way. The galaxy presented a challenge, as it is only 9.3 x 2.2 arcminutes in apparent size and has a low surface brightness. Light pollution also added to the processing challenge - this galaxy is to our North, the worst part of our sky.

This image was taken over the course of a week using our 400mm and 600mm telescopes. This is the first image we have taken using Starkeeper Software's Voyager, state-of-the-art system automation and image capture software developed by our friend Leonardo Orazi. The image comprises 420 individual exposures using L, R, G and B filters. Image processing in PixInsight and Photoshop.