Observation by Alan Thomas: NGC5248 Spiral Galaxy in Boӧtes

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2022 Apr 24 - 23:36

Uploaded

2022 Apr 25 - 13:56

Objects

NGC5248

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Constellation

Bootes

Field centre

RA: 13^h37^m
Dec: +08°53'
Position angle: -7°54'

Field size

0°15' × 0°14'

Equipment

Unistellar eQuinox 112mm reflector

Exposure

41min.

Location

Norbreck Observatory, Warrington, Cheshire, UK

Target name

NGC5248 Spiral Galaxy in Boӧtes

Title

NGC5248 Spiral Galaxy in Boӧtes

About this image

This spiral galaxy in Boӧtes was discovered by William Herschel in 1784. The image shows a hint of bar in the nucleus and two widely arched arms. The overall shape reminds me of a two-eared knock-on hubcap (if anyone is familiar with those). The galaxy is a member of the Virgo cluster.

Distance is uncertain but estimated as between 41 and 74million ly. Apparent mag. 10.2.

Bortle 7/8, no Moon, some high light cloud.

Files associated with this observation

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