Observation by Alan Thomas: NGC1232/Arp41 Intermediate Galaxy in Eri...

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2022 Oct 16 - 14:45

Uploaded

2022 Oct 16 - 14:45

Objects

NGC1232

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Constellation

Eridanus

Field centre

RA: 03^h09^m
Dec: -20°35'
Position angle: +179°23'

Field size

0°17' × 0°13'

Equipment

42cm CDK17 corrected Dall-Kirkham f/6.8
FLI ProLine KAF-09000 camera
10Micron GM4000 mount

Exposure

3min.

Location

Observatorio del Teide, Tenerife

Target name

NGC1232/Arp41 Intermediate Galaxy in Eridanus

Title

NGC1232/Arp41 Intermediate Galaxy in Eridanus

About this image

An image using COAST (limited to 3min exposure) of this intermediate spiral galaxy in Eridanus. It was discovered by William Herschel in October 1784. The unusual shape and dispersion of the arms is thought to be due to interaction with NGC1232A, which can be seen faintly to the upper right of the galaxy.

Distance c.61million ly. Diameter c.200,000ly. Apparent mag. 10.1. Apparent size 7.4' x 6.5'.

Files associated with this observation

COAST NGC1232 (2).jpg (120.7 kB)

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