Observation by Paul Downing, FRAS: Arp 263 in Leo

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Paul Downing

Observer

Paul Downing, FRAS

Observed

2023 Mar 21 - 22:00

Uploaded

2023 Mar 22 - 09:42

Objects

NGC3239

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Constellation

Leo

Field centre

RA: 10^h25^m
Dec: +17°09'
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 263

Title

Arp 263 in Leo

About this image

This highly disturbed galaxy is a fascinating mixture of emissions and bright knots. The number of smaller background galaxies is impressive.

Files associated with this observation

Arp263_210323_Final.jpg (3.5 MB)

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