Observation by Alan Thomas: Leo II Dwarf Spheroidal Galaxy in Leo

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2026 Feb 17 - 22:36

Uploaded

2026 Feb 19 - 16:41

Objects

UGC 6253

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Constellation

Leo

Field centre

RA: 11^h13^m
Dec: +22°09'
Position angle: -2°05'

Field size

0°21' × 0°21'

Equipment

PlaneWave 60cm f/6.5 CDK24 Corrected Dall-Kirkham Astrograph
FLI ProLine KAF-16803 camera
10Micron GM4000 mount

Exposure

60sec.

Location

Observatorio del Teide, Tenerife

Target name

Leo II Dwarf Spheroidal Galaxy in Leo

Title

Leo II Dwarf Spheroidal Galaxy in Leo

About this image

This elusive galaxy (mag.12.6) is the Deep Sky Section's February 'Object of Interest'. Restricted to a one-minute exposure using the OU's PIRATE instrument, this is the best of several attempts at an image.

Files associated with this observation

Leo II (3) 2 widefield.jpg (146.9 kB)

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