Observation by Alan Thomas: NGC3044 Barred Spiral Galaxy in Sextans

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2022 Apr 07 - 20:29

Uploaded

2022 Apr 11 - 11:15

Objects

NGC3044

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Constellation

Sextans

Field centre

RA: 09^h53^m
Dec: +01°34'
Position angle: -8°58'

Field size

0°15' × 0°15'

Equipment

Unistellar eQuinox 112mm reflector

Exposure

20min

Location

Norbreck Observatory, Warrington, Cheshire, UK.

Target name

NGC3044 Barred Spiral Galaxy in Sextans

Title

NGC3044 Barred Spiral Galaxy in Sextans

About this image

This edge-on barred spiral galaxy was discovered by William Herschel in 1784.

The image shows a bright nucleus but with no pronounced bulge, considerable mottling in the arms (especially to the left) which extend faintly beyond the bright central area.

Distance c.70million ly, diameter c.90,000 ly, apparent mag. 12.0.

Bortle 7/8, Moon waxing crescent 38%.

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