Observation by Damian Peach: NGC 1232 in Eridanus

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Paul Downing

Observer

Damian Peach

Observed

2015 Oct 05 - 23:00

Uploaded

2016 Jan 16 - 09:49

Objects

NGC1232

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Constellation

Eridanus

Field centre

RA: 03^h09^m
Dec: -20°34'
Position angle: -4°28'

Field size

0°21' × 0°17'

Equipment

Location

Siding Spring, Australia

Target name

NGC 1232

Title

NGC 1232 in Eridanus

About this image

This superb face on spiral, part of the Eridanus cluster is not often photographed. The galaxy is 60 million light years away and mag 10.5. NGC 1232A is the small satellite galaxy nearby. The pair are also known as Arp 41. Many faint background galaxies are also seen.

Equipment used was 27"CDK scope with FLI CCD camera. This is an LRGB of 120/10/10/10mins.

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