Observation by Alan Thomas: NGC 3377 Elliptical Galaxy in Leo

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2025 Mar 05 - 21:58

Uploaded

2025 Mar 07 - 11:43

Objects

NGC3377

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Constellation

Leo

Field centre

RA: 10^h47^m
Dec: +13°58'
Position angle: -26°02'

Field size

0°17' × 0°12'

Equipment

Unistellar eQuinox 112mm reflector

Exposure

10min.

Location

Norbreck Observatory, Warrington, Cheshire, UK.

Target name

NGC 3377 Elliptical Galaxy in Leo

Title

NGC 3377 Elliptical Galaxy in Leo

About this image

This seldom observed elliptical galaxy was discovered by William Herschel in April 1784.

The image shows a bright ovoid core surrounded by an irregular edged shell.

Apparent mag. 10.2. Distance c.31million ly.

Bortle 7/8, Moon waxing crescent, 42% 7days.

Files associated with this observation

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