Observation by Peter Tickner: Delights in Draco

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Peter Tickner

Observer

Peter Tickner

Observed

2021 Apr 16 - 00:18

Uploaded

2021 Apr 16 - 14:24

Objects

NGC5985
NGC5982
NGC5981

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Constellation

Draco

Field centre

RA: 15^h38^m
Dec: +59°21'
Position angle: +8°04'

Field size

0°23' × 0°15'

Equipment

ZWO ASI071MC Pro
Luminance filter
14inch f/10 LX200ACF SCT
OAG
EQ8 mount

Location

Urban Berkshire

Target name

NGCs 5985, 5982 and 5981

Title

Delights in Draco

About this image

I don't often find myself imaging objects in Draco and this was the first time that I had realised that three entirely different galaxies sit so neatly framed in this part of the sky.

Peter

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