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Observation by Alan Thomas: NGC5746 Barred Spiral Galaxy in Virgo ...

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2022 Mar 17 - 00:17

Uploaded

2022 Mar 18 - 12:01

Objects

NGC5746

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Constellation

Virgo

Field centre

RA: 14h44m
Dec: +01°59'
Position angle: -28°05'

Field size

0°15' × 0°13'

Equipment
  • Unistellar eQuinox 112mm reflector.
Exposure

20min.

Location

Norbreck Observatory, Warrington, Cheshire, UK.

Target name

NGC5746 Barred Spiral Galaxy in Virgo

Title

NGC5746 Barred Spiral Galaxy in Virgo

About this image

Seen edge-on, this barred spiral galaxy is a member of the Virgo Cluster and is interacting with NGC5740. It was discovered by William Herschel in February 1786.

This image shows the rectangular-shaped 'box' which appears to be the bar seen end-on.

NGC5746 lies c.95million ly distant. Diameter c.170,000ly. Apparent mag. 11.0.

Bortle 7/8. Moon waxing gibbous 98% illuminated.

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