Observation by Alan Thomas: NGC3344 Spiral Galaxy in Leo Minor

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2022 Mar 06 - 21:45

Uploaded

2022 Mar 08 - 17:50

Objects

NGC3344

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Constellation

Leo Minor

Field centre

RA: 10h43m
Dec: +24°54'
Position angle: -33°14'

Field size

0°21' × 0°20'

Equipment
  • Unistellar eQuinox 112mm reflector
Exposure

30min.

Location

Norbreck Observatory, Warrington, Cheshire, UK.

Target name

NGC3344 Spiral Galaxy in Leo Minor

Title

NGC3344 Spiral Galaxy in Leo Minor

About this image

This barred spiral galaxy lies about 22.5million ly away in Leo Minor. The bar is not especially prominent. This image shows a ring/halo surrounding the bar and nucleus. Diameter c.40,000ly.

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