Observation by Paul Downing: Arp 261 in Libra

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Paul Downing

Observer

Paul Downing

Observed

2024 Jun 29 - 00:00

Uploaded

2024 Jun 30 - 09:56

Objects

Arp 261

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Constellation

Libra

Field centre

RA: 14^h49^m
Dec: -10°10'
Position angle: +92°08'

Field size

0°18' × 0°14'

Equipment

16 inch GSO RC Scope
QSI 683 CCD camera

Exposure

120 mins Luminance in 10 minute subs

Location

Alpujarra, Spain

Target name

Arp 261

Title

Arp 261 in Libra

About this image

Two galaxies interacting and with a lot of matter interchange. About 100 million light years away in Libra.

Files associated with this observation

Arp261_290624_Final.jpg (4.2 MB)

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