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Observation by Alan Thomas: NGC 3077 Elliptical Galaxy in Ursa Major

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2024 Jan 15 - 03:44

Uploaded

2024 Feb 08 - 16:50

Objects

NGC3077

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Constellation

Octans

Field centre

RA: 13h32m
Dec: -83°10'
Position angle: -35°44'

Field size

0°18' × 0°18'

Equipment
  • Unistellar eQuinox 112mm reflector
Exposure

15min.

Location

Norbreck Observatory, Warrington, Cheshire, UK.

Target name

NGC 3077 Elliptical Galaxy in Ursa Major

Title

NGC 3077 Elliptical Galaxy in Ursa Major

About this image

This unusual elliptical galaxy shows signs of disturbance caused by its proximity to 'nearby' galaxies. It was first observed by William Herschel in November 1801.

The heavily cropped image shows its irregular form, both in its nucleus and halo.

Distance c.13million ly. Apparent mag. 10.6.

Bortle 7/8. No Moon.

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