Observation by Alan Thomas: NGC 5950 Barred Spiral Galaxy in Boö...

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2024 May 01 - 22:57

Uploaded

2024 May 23 - 15:51

Objects

NGC5950

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Constellation

Bootes

Field centre

RA: 15^h31^m
Dec: +40°25'
Position angle: +179°12'

Field size

0°19' × 0°19'

Equipment

42cm CDK17 corrected Dall-Kirkham f/6.8
ProLine KAF-09000 camera
10Micron GM4000 mount

Exposure

3min.

Location

Observatorio del Teide, Tenerife

Target name

NGC 5950 Barred Spiral Galaxy in Boötes

Title

NGC 5950 Barred Spiral Galaxy in Boötes

About this image

This COAST image of NGC 5950 reveals an interesting barred spiral galaxy. It appears to have a distorted disk. It was discovered by Edouard Stephan in June 1882. Several other galaxies can also be seen in this image.

Apparent mag. 13.8. Distance c.115million ly. Diameter c.45,000 ly.

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