Observation by Patrick Maloney: NGC 3115

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Patrick Maloney

Observer

Patrick Maloney

Observed

2014 Dec 28 - 04:04

Uploaded

2023 Apr 13 - 12:39

Objects

The Spindle Galaxy (NGC3115)

Equipment

12" Newtonian reflector, 10mm Plossl eyepiece, x150

Location

Lancashire

Target name

NGC 3115

Title

NGC 3115

About this image

Quite large but pretty washed out at this altitude (29°). Very elongated. The centre is very bright with a brilliant stellar nucleus. A dark lane was strongly suspected along the southern edge. This galaxy must be superb from more southerly observing locations.

Files associated with this observation

NGC 3115 - 14259.jpg (154.5 kB)

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