Observation by Alan Thomas: NGC2903 Barred Spiral Galaxy in Leo

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2022 Apr 08 - 22:16

Uploaded

2022 Apr 18 - 16:30

Objects

NGC2903

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Constellation

Leo

Field centre

RA: 09^h32^m
Dec: +21°30'
Position angle: +20°06'

Field size

0°16' × 0°12'

Equipment

Unistellar eQuinox 112mm reflector

Exposure

23min

Location

Norbreck Observatory, Warrington, Cheshire, UK.

Target name

NGC2903 Barred Spiral Galaxy in Leo

Title

NGC2903 Barred Spiral Galaxy in Leo

About this image

This barred spiral galaxy was discovered by William Herschel in November 1784, although it was not identified as such until many years later.

The nucleus, bar and the rather dense disk are shown in this image together with the less well-defined spiral arms. An interesting object.

Distance c.30million ly. Diameter c.100,000 ly. Bortle 7/8. Moon at first quarter 47%.

Files associated with this observation

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