Observation by David Davies: Arp 158, NGC 523

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David Davies

Observer

David Davies

Observed

2025 Sep 25 - 00:04

Uploaded

2025 Sep 27 - 12:05

Objects

NGC523

Equipment

APM 107 refractor
ASI 071 camera
SW EQ8 mount

Exposure

60 x 120s RGB

Location

Cambridge, UK

Target name

Arp 158, NGC 523

Title

Arp 158, NGC 523

About this image

I discovered this fascinating object on the edge of the frame of my NGC 507, Arp 229 image. I think we are looking at two galaxies merging.

Files associated with this observation

Arp223_NGC523.jpg (1.6 MB)

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