Observation by Alan Thomas: NGC2537 Arp6 The Bear Paw Galaxy in Lynx

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2022 Apr 24 - 22:33

Uploaded

2022 Apr 27 - 10:49

Objects

NGC2537

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Constellation

Lynx

Field centre

RA: 08^h13^m
Dec: +45°59'
Position angle: +55°38'

Field size

0°09' × 0°07'

Equipment

Unistellar eQuinox 112mm reflector

Exposure

10min

Location

Norbreck Observatory, Warrington, Cheshire, UK.

Target name

NGC2537 Arp6 The Bear Paw Galaxy in Lynx

Title

NGC2537 Arp6 The Bear Paw Galaxy in Lynx

About this image

This blue compact dwarf galaxy was discovered by William Herschel in February 1788. Its 'peculiar' appearance may be a result of the merger of two galaxies.

Distance c.22.5million ly. Diameter c.21,000 ly. Apparent diameter c.109". Apparent mag. 11.2.

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

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