Observation by Peter Goodhew FRAS: Arp 269

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Peter Goodhew FRAS

Observer

Peter Goodhew FRAS

Observed

2021 May 19 - 10:22

Uploaded

2021 May 21 - 10:27

Objects

Arp 269
The Cocoon Galaxy (NGC4490)
NGC4485

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Constellation

Canes Venatici

Field centre

RA: 12^h30^m
Dec: +41°39'
Position angle: -0°58'

Field size

0°17' × 0°13'

Equipment

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

Exposure

6.7 hours LRGB

Location

Fregenal de la Sierra, Spain

Target name

Arp 269

Title

Arp 269

About this image

NGC 4490, also known as the Cocoon Galaxy, is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Canes Venatici. It is approximately 25 million light years from Earth. It interacts with its smaller companion NGC 4485 and as a result is a starburst galaxy. NGC 4490 and NGC 4485 are collectively known in the Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies as Arp 269. It was discovered by William Herschel in 1788.
Image captured on my remote dual rig at Fregenal de la Sierra in Spain between 17-19 May 2021.

More details are available on my website at: https://www.imagingdeepspace.com/arp-269.html

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Arp269 test small.jpg (924.7 kB)

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