Observation by Alan Thomas: NGC 4517 Edge-on Spiral Galxy in Virgo

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2024 Apr 17 - 21:40

Uploaded

2024 Apr 18 - 13:35

Objects

NGC4517

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Constellation

Virgo

Field centre

RA: 12^h32^m
Dec: +00°06'
Position angle: -22°36'

Field size

0°36' × 0°27'

Equipment

Unistellar eQuinox 112mm reflector

Exposure

60min.

Location

Norbreck Observatory, Warrington, Cheshire, UK.

Target name

NGC 4517 Edge-on Spiral Galxy in Virgo

Title

NGC 4517 Edge-on Spiral Galxy in Virgo

About this image

This is the April 'Object of Interest' for the Deep Sky Section. This galaxy was discovered by William Herschel in 1784 although not recognised as such.

With the Moon a few days beyond first quarter (70%) in a clear sky, observing conditions were not ideal, but better than none at all which has been the case here 'oop North' for what seems like months! (not as far oop North as Callum though.)

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