Observation by David Strange: NGC 2857 = Arp 1

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David Strange

Observer

David Strange

Observed

2025 Mar 18 - 22:04

Uploaded

2025 Mar 19 - 16:02

Objects

NGC2857

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Constellation

Ursa Major

Field centre

RA: 09^h24^m
Dec: +49°19'
Position angle: -1°05'

Field size

0°18' × 0°18'

Equipment

RC10
ASI533MC
L-Pro filter

Exposure

30 x 120s

Location

Salcombe Regis

Target name

NGC2857

Title

NGC 2857 = Arp 1

About this image

This delicate face on spiral NGC 2857 (also known as Arp 1) can be found in the front paw of Ursa Major at 220M lyr distant. The small galaxy below it - NGC 2856 is showing a faint jet.

Files associated with this observation

NGC2857_20250318_dgs.jpg (625.4 kB)

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