Observation by Alan Thomas: NGC157 Spiral Galaxy in Cetus

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2023 Nov 10 - 19:44

Uploaded

2023 Nov 23 - 10:19

Objects

NGC157

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Constellation

Cetus

Field centre

RA: 00^h34^m
Dec: -08°23'
Position angle: -16°23'

Field size

0°31' × 0°22'

Equipment

Unistellar eQuinox 112mm reflector

Exposure

15min.

Location

Norbreck Observatory, Warrington, Cheshire, UK.

Target name

NGC157 Spiral Galaxy in Cetus

Title

NGC157 Spiral Galaxy in Cetus

About this image

This spiral galaxy in Cetus was discovered by William Herschel in December 1783.

This image shows the central nucleus and two rather diffuse spiral arms.

Apparent mag. 10.4. Distance c.75million ly. Diameter c.90,000ly.

Bortle 7/8.

Files associated with this observation

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