NGC 6744 (also known as Caldwell 101 or the Pavo Galaxy) is an intermediate spiral galaxy in the constellation Pavo (Peacock).
It is about 40 Million LY away.

NGC 6744 is considered as a Milky Way mimic in the immediate vicinity, displaying fluffy arms and an elongated core.
It also has at least one distorted companion galaxy (NGC 6744A) superficially similar to one of the Magellanic Clouds.(WIKI)

LRGB image
Luminance - 2.5 HRS
RGB 20 min each
Ha - 20 minutes


Total of about 4 HRS

Telescope: ASA600 24" RC with Reducer at f4.5
Mount: ASA DDM200 Direct Drive with Absolute Encoders
Camera: Moravian G3 61000 pro

Imaged from Tivoli farm, Namibia