Observation by Alan Thomas: NGC3877 Spiral Galaxy in Ursa Major

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2023 Apr 02 - 21:13

Uploaded

2023 Apr 03 - 11:14

Objects

NGC3877

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Constellation

Ursa Major

Field centre

RA: 11^h46^m
Dec: +47°36'
Position angle: -59°27'

Field size

0°24' × 0°18'

Equipment

Unistellar eQuinox 112mm reflector

Exposure

30min.

Location

Norbreck Observatory, Warrington, Cheshire, UK.

Target name

NGC3877 Spiral Galaxy in Ursa Major

Title

NGC3877 Spiral Galaxy in Ursa Major

About this image

This near edge-on spiral galaxy in Ursa Major is a member of the M109 group. It was discovered by William Herschel in February 1788.

This image shows a small, bright nucleus embedded in an irregular elliptical disk, somewhat mottled with a brighter central area. The bright star is mag. 4 Chi UM. This and a near-full Moon meant conditions not ideal (are they ever?).

Distance c.50.5million ly. Apparent mag. 11.0.

Moon 12 days old, waxing gibbous 90%.

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