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Observation by Peter Goodhew FRAS: Arp 242 - The Mice Galaxies

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Peter Goodhew FRAS

Observer

Peter Goodhew FRAS

Observed

2021 Apr 18 - 18:16

Uploaded

2021 Apr 28 - 18:17

Objects

The Mice (NGC4676)

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Constellation

Coma Berenices

Field centre

RA: 12h46m
Dec: +30°43'
Position angle: +43°58'

Field size

0°09' × 0°06'

Equipment
  • APM TMB LZOS 152 Refractors
  • QSI6120 CCD Cameras
  • 10Micron GM2000 HPS mount
Exposure

7 hours total integration LRGB

Location

Fregenal de la Sierra, Spain

Target name

Arp 242

Title

Arp 242 - The Mice Galaxies

About this image

ARP 242 - The Mice Galaxies - is a pair of interacting galaxies in the constellation of Coma Berenices about 300 million light-years from Earth. They were discovered by William Herschel on March 13, 1785 giving them designation NGC 4676. The northern galaxy is IC 819 and the southern IC 820. I'm intrigued at how the night sky must appear when viewed from within one of these galaxies, with two "milky ways" crossing the sky.
Image captured on my dual rig in Spain. More details at https://www.imagingdeepspace.com/arp-242.html

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