NGC 2403 (also Caldwell 7) is an intermediate spiral galaxy in the constellation Camelopardis. It is an outlying member of the M81 group and is approximately 8 million light-years distant. (wiki)
This intersting and nice galaxy is rather large (23.4' x 11.8') but it's surface brightness is low (14.4m). It also shows some similarity with M33. Suprisingly, not very popular object among amateur astrophotographers..

Optics:       NoName Newton 192/800
                   +GPU c.c.
Camera:    Atik One 6
Filters:        LRGB Baader
Mount:      SW AZEQ-5
Guider:       Lacerta MGEN
Exposure:  58x3 min. (L)
                       20x3 min. (R, G, B each), bin 2x2
Software:  PixInsight, Photoshop
22.2. 2018

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