Observation by Alan Thomas: NGC147 Elliptical Galaxy in Cassiopeia

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2022 Oct 28 - 19:25

Uploaded

2022 Nov 02 - 11:29

Objects

NGC147

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Constellation

Cassiopeia

Field centre

RA: 00^h33^m
Dec: +48°29'
Position angle: +122°27'

Field size

0°36' × 0°27'

Equipment

Unistellar eQuinox 112mm reflector

Exposure

60min.

Location

Norbreck Observatory, Warrington, Cheshire, UK.

Target name

NGC147 Elliptical Galaxy in Cassiopeia

Title

NGC147 Elliptical Galaxy in Cassiopeia

About this image

This faint, diffuse elliptical galaxy is a member of the Andromeda Galaxy group and is situated in Cassiopeia. It was discovered by John Herschel in September 1829.

From a 60-minute exposure the image shows a faint, irregular shape with possibly a brighter nucleus. The boundaries of the galaxy are unclear.

Distance c.1.9-2.5million ly. Apparent size 13.2'x7.8', major axis c.8,000ly. Apparent mag. 9.5.

Light cloud, no Moon.

Files associated with this observation

eVscope-20221028-192450 (2).jpg (843.6 kB)

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