Observation by Alan Thomas: NGC3486 Barred Spiral Galaxy in Leo Min...

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2022 Mar 06 - 22:53

Uploaded

2022 Mar 11 - 11:05

Objects

NGC3486

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Constellation

Leo Minor

Field centre

RA: 11^h00^m
Dec: +29°00'
Position angle: -29°18'

Field size

0°18' × 0°18'

Equipment

Unistellar eQuinox 112mm reflector

Exposure

29min.

Location

Norbreck Observatory, Warrington, Cheshire, UK.

Target name

NGC3486 Barred Spiral Galaxy in Leo Minor

Title

NGC3486 Barred Spiral Galaxy in Leo Minor

About this image

Discovered by William Herschel in April 1785, this weakly barred spiral galaxy lies at a distance c.27million ly. This image shows the nucleus and central disk with faint traces of the extensive spiral arms. Although not evident here, these multiple, loose arms extend as far as the star beyond the pair to the right of the central disk. Worth a longer exposure next time. Apparent mag. 10.5.

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