An edge-on galaxy in the process of colliding with an elliptical. NGC 5128 lies 11 million ly away. The object contains a stupendous black hole, which is estimated to be a billion times the mass of the sun.

PlaneWave 12.5″ Astrograph with an ST11000 camera, Astrodon filters, and ASA gearless DDM-85 mount. F/8 LRGB (39/8min L, 9/8min each 2×2 RGB).