Observation by Paul Downing, FRAS: Arp 120 in Virgo

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Paul Downing

Observer

Paul Downing, FRAS

Observed

2023 Mar 21 - 23:59

Uploaded

2023 Mar 22 - 09:39

Objects

Arp 120

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Constellation

Virgo

Field centre

RA: 12^h27^m
Dec: +13°01'
Position angle: -89°11'

Field size

0°18' × 0°14'

Equipment

16 inch GSO Dall Kirkham scope
QSI 683 CCD camera

Exposure

120 mins Luminance in 10 minute subs

Location

Alpujarra, Spain

Target name

Arp 120

Title

Arp 120 in Virgo

About this image

Part of Markarian's Chain of galaxies, these two are known as Copeland's Eyes. The great disturbance in NGC 4438 is thought to be due to interaction with an intruder galaxy and not with NGC 4436 which is not immediately adjacent according to red-shift analysis.

Files associated with this observation

Arp120_210323_Final.jpg (2.3 MB)

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