Observation by Mazin Younis: Ring Galaxy NGC 1269

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Mazin Younis

Observer

Mazin Younis

Observed

2023 Dec 03 - 00:15

Uploaded

2023 Dec 03 - 18:15

Objects

NGC1269

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Constellation

Eridanus

Field centre

RA: 03^h17^m
Dec: -41°05'
Position angle: -166°41'

Field size

1°01' × 0°41'

Equipment

Skywatcher Quattro 200mm f/4
ASI 2600MC Duo

Exposure

10 x 300s

Location

Personal remote telescope - Morocco

Title

Ring Galaxy NGC 1269

About this image

At Dec-41º this amazing galaxy reaches a maximum of 18º above southern horizon in my remote site south of Morocco. Being Bortle 2 it took only 48min total exposure to reveal its central bar and pretty ring.

Files associated with this observation

NGC1269-48mn.jpg (1.4 MB)

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