Observation by Terry Evans: Local Group Galaxy(?) - GR8

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Terry Evans

Observer

Terry Evans

Observed

2018 Mar 02 - 16:47

Uploaded

2018 Mar 02 - 16:47

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Constellation

Virgo

Field centre

RA: 12h58m
Dec: +14°13'
Position angle: +0°03'

Field size

0°13' × 0°10'

Equipment
  • StarlightXpress Trius 694
  • APM TMB-203 Refractor
  • Paramount ME
Exposure

27*300s

Location

Moorook, South Australia

Target name

GR8 (UGC8091)

Title

Local Group Galaxy(?) - GR8

About this image

Irregular galaxy with some star forming knots.  It's debated whether this galaxy is really a member of the Local Group.

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