Observation by Ian Rothwell: Leo Quartet

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Ian Rothwell

Observer

Ian Rothwell

Observed

2019 Feb 02 - 23:48

Uploaded

2019 Feb 03 - 18:14

Objects

NGC3193

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Constellation

Leo

Field centre

RA: 10^h17^m
Dec: +21°59'
Position angle: -72°31'

Field size

1°09' × 0°55'

Equipment

Skywatcher Explorer 150P
ZWO ASI1600MMPro-Cool

Location

Bournemouth

Target name

NGC3193

Title

Leo Quartet

About this image

Less fashionable than the famous Leo Triplet, though just as interesting,the Leo Quartet consists of a close-nit collection of galaxies located in the "neck" of the sickle. The galaxies are NGC3185, NGC3187, NGC3190 and NGC3193.

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leo_quartet_ngc3193.jpg (1.9 MB)

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