Observation by Alan Thomas: M95 Barred Spiral Galaxy in Leo

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2025 Jan 19 - 23:45

Uploaded

2025 Feb 21 - 12:26

Objects

M95

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Constellation

Leo

Field centre

RA: 10^h43^m
Dec: +11°41'
Position angle: +174°45'

Field size

0°43' × 0°43'

Equipment

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

Exposure

2min

Location

Observatorio del Teide, Tenerife

Target name

M95 Barred Spiral Galaxy in Leo

Title

M95 Barred Spiral Galaxy in Leo

About this image

This interesting spiral galaxy was discovered by Pierre Méchain in March 1781. It is a member of the Leo 1 galaxy group.

The image (obtained remotely using the COAST in Tenerife) shows a large, bright nucleus with short, thick bars linked to a well-defined wheel-like structure. Diffuse 'tails' give the overall impression of a crab shape.

Apparent mag. 11.4. Diameter c.46,000ly. Distance c.32.6million ly.

Files associated with this observation

M95 COAST v3image-jpeg-i.jpeg (1.7 MB)

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