Observation by Alan Thomas: NGC4026 Edge-on Lenticular Galaxy in Urs...

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2022 Mar 16 - 22:08

Uploaded

2022 Jun 29 - 10:40

Objects

NGC4026

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Constellation

Ursa Major

Field centre

RA: 11^h59^m
Dec: +51°00'
Position angle: -62°29'

Field size

0°32' × 0°32'

Equipment

Unistellar eQuinox 112mm reflector

Exposure

30min.

Location

Norbreck Observatory, Warrington, Cheshire, UK.

Target name

NGC4026 Edge-on Lenticular Galaxy in Ursa Major

Title

NGC4026 Edge-on Lenticular Galaxy in Ursa Major

About this image

This edge-on lenticular galaxy in Ursa Major was discovered by William Herschel in April 1789. It is a member of the M109 group within the Ursa Major Cluster.

The image shows a sizeable bright nucleus surrounded by a less bright spindle-shaped shell with a faint disc extending each side. The galaxy is thought to harbour a supermassive black hole. An interesting object.

Distance c.50million ly. Diameter c.80,000 ly.

Files associated with this observation

eVscope-20220316-220803 (2).jpg (1.2 MB)

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