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Observation by Alan Thomas: NGC6384 Spiral Galaxy in Ophiuchus

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2023 Aug 24 - 22:51

Uploaded

2023 Aug 26 - 11:32

Objects

NGC6384

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Constellation

Ophiuchus

Field centre

RA: 17h32m
Dec: +07°04'
Position angle: +23°36'

Field size

0°24' × 0°18'

Equipment
  • Unistellar eQuinox 112mm reflector
Exposure

25min.

Location

Norbreck Observatory, Warrington, Cheshire, UK.

Target name

NGC6384 Spiral Galaxy in Ophiuchus

Title

NGC6384 Spiral Galaxy in Ophiuchus

About this image

This barred spiral galaxy was discovered by Albert Marth in June 1863. The galaxy is inclined 47˚to the line of sight.

The image shows the nucleus, with the bar rising almost vertically. Faint indications of the surrounding disk and arms can be seen.

Distance c.77million ly. Diameter c.138,000ly. Apparent size c.6.2' x 4.1'.

Bortle 7/8. Intermittent cloud.

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