Observation by Peter Goodhew FRAS: Arp 214

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Peter Goodhew FRAS

Observer

Peter Goodhew FRAS

Observed

2020 Apr 12 - 14:17

Uploaded

2021 May 26 - 14:22

Objects

NGC3718
NGC3729
Arp 322

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Constellation

Ursa Major

Field centre

RA: 11^h33^m
Dec: +53°03'
Position angle: -6°56'

Field size

0°37' × 0°25'

Equipment

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

Exposure

19 hours total integration LRGB

Location

Fregenal de la Sierra, Spain

Target name

Arp 214

Title

Arp 214

About this image

Arp 214 is a collection of galaxies in Ursa Major. The two main galaxies, NGC 3718 and NGC 3729 are around 50 million light years from earth. The group of smaller galaxies is known as Hickson 56, or Arp 322, and is 350-400 million light years away.
A reprocess of data from 2020.
Image captured on my remote dual rig at Fregenal de la Sierra in Spain between 2-12 April 2020.
More details at: https://www.imagingdeepspace.com/ngc3718.html

Files associated with this observation

NGC3718 1500.jpg (448.1 kB)

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