Observation by Alan Thomas: NGC3294 Spiral Galaxy in Leo Minor

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2022 Apr 07 - 20:54

Uploaded

2022 Apr 17 - 11:56

Objects

NGC3294

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Constellation

Leo Minor

Field centre

RA: 10^h36^m
Dec: +37°19'
Position angle: -29°26'

Field size

0°09' × 0°09'

Equipment

Unistellar eQuinox 112mm reflector

Exposure

20min

Location

Norbreck Observatory, Warrington, Cheshire, UK.

Target name

NGC3294 Spiral Galaxy in Leo Minor

Title

NGC3294 Spiral Galaxy in Leo Minor

About this image

This faint spiral galaxy was discovered by William Herschel in March 1787.

This image reveals plenty of mottling but little of the spiral structure. As with most of these objects, longer exposures seem desirable - much longer. But I am still pleased to be observing any aspect of these DSOs, courtesy of the Unistellar (a.k.a. 'The Mighty Midget'!)

Distance c.98million ly. Apparent mag 11.7.

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