Observation by Alan Thomas: M102 The Spindle Galaxy in Draco

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2022 Feb 23 - 03:10

Uploaded

2022 Feb 23 - 10:44

Objects

The Spindle Galaxy (M102)

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Constellation

Draco

Field centre

RA: 15^h06^m
Dec: +55°45'
Position angle: -79°22'

Field size

0°18' × 0°14'

Equipment

Unistellar eQuinox 112mm reflector

Exposure

15min.

Location

Norbreck Observatory, Warrington, Cheshire, UK.

Target name

M102/NGC5866 The Spindle Galaxy in Draco

Title

M102 The Spindle Galaxy in Draco

About this image

This edge-on lenticular (or possibly spiral) galaxy looks as if it is a 'double galaxy' with two bright cores and associated disks. This illusion is created by the dust lane that bisects the image. Distance c.40million ly. Diameter c.60,000 ly. Apparent mag. 10.7.

Bortle 7/8, light cloud cover, but a rising gibbous Moon largely hidden by cloud.

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