M-83 Spiral Galaxy
M-83 is a nice spiral galaxy in Hydra.    It should be visible in a 6-8 inch telescope, if you can see southern objects.  However, it will take a much larger scope to see more than the central core, because the arms have a low surface brightness.  I needed a 60 minute exposure to image them with my 8" LX 200.
    Constellation:  Hydra

    Size:  12.8 x 11.4 arcmin 

    Magnitude:  8.2

    Surface Brightness: 

    RA:  13h 37m 0.3s

    Dec: -29d 52m 04s
Scope:  8" LX 200 SCT
MX-5C CCD Camera, STAR 2000 Auto tracker & IDAS LPR
Focal Ratio: f6.6
Exposure:  60 min combined
Link to SEDS M-83 Page
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