Observation by David Strange: Leo 1

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David Strange

Observer

David Strange

Observed

2024 Mar 05 - 23:38

Uploaded

2024 Mar 06 - 12:41

Objects

Leo 1

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Constellation

Leo

Field centre

RA: 10^h08^m
Dec: +12°22'
Position angle: +7°11'

Field size

0°48' × 0°51'

Equipment

Tak 100DF
ASI533MC

Exposure

20 x 60s

Location

Salcombe Regis, East Devon

Target name

Leo 1

Title

Leo 1

About this image

Leo 1 is a dwarf elliptical galaxy lying just 12 arc minutes away from Regulus 800,000 light years distant. It belongs to the local group and is a distant companion to the Milky Way. Can also spot IC 591 to its west which is 133 million light years distant.

Files associated with this observation

Leo1_20240305_dgs2.jpg (452.7 kB)

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