Observation by Simon Paul Davis: NGC2683 UFO Galaxy

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Simon Paul Davis

Observer

Simon Paul Davis

Observed

2024 Apr 17 - 21:35

Uploaded

2024 Apr 25 - 13:41

Objects

NGC2683

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Constellation

Lynx

Field centre

RA: 08^h52^m
Dec: +33°25'
Position angle: +93°28'

Field size

0°47' × 0°35'

Equipment

Sharpstar HNT15028 150mm Newtonian
ASI1600MM Pro
OAG with ASI2900MM
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Exposure

40 x 60 Seconds Guided (for each RGB)

Location

Hampshire Bortle 5/6

Target name

UFO Galaxy

Title

NGC2683 UFO Galaxy

About this image

2 hours integration time on this spiral galaxy in Lynx. Apparently the reddened light from the centre of the galaxy looks yellowish due to the intervening gas and dust in its outer arms.

Files associated with this observation

UFO_final2.jpg (129.8 kB)

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