Observation by Patrick Maloney: NGC 2974

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Patrick Maloney

Observer

Patrick Maloney

Observed

2016 Mar 31 - 21:15

Uploaded

2022 Dec 04 - 13:00

Objects

NGC2974

Equipment

12" Newtonian reflector, 10mm Plossl eyepiece, x150

Location

Lancashire

Target name

NGC 2974

Title

NGC 2974

About this image

Some consternation at first with the presence of the bright star (not shown on Guide). A quick internet search found an image showing the star. The galaxy is fairly dim, round and considerably brighter in the middle, There was some indication of structure toward the middle, but only fleeting and occasional.

Files associated with this observation

NGC 2974 - 1606.jpg (83.7 kB)

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