Observation by Grant Privett: Coma Galaxy Cluster

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Grant Privett

Observer

Grant Privett

Observed

2022 Mar 07 - 23:50

Uploaded

2022 Apr 04 - 22:07

Objects

NGC4889

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Constellation

Coma Berenices

Field centre

RA: 12^h59^m
Dec: +27°59'
Position angle: -173°09'

Field size

0°33' × 0°27'

Equipment

300mm f/4 Newtonian
NEQ6
Starlight Trius 694 mono

Exposure

100x30s

Location

Near Salisbury

Target name

Coma Cluster

Title

Coma Galaxy Cluster

About this image

A favourite target of mine that I revisit when I change telescope, site or CCD.

I find the linear diffuse feature between the star and NGC4874 intriguing. A galaxy torn to shreds or a tidal tail? Was pleased by how well it showed up. Does it have a name?

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