Observation by David Strange: Leo II Dwarf Galaxy

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David Strange

Observer

David Strange

Observed

2026 Feb 15 - 21:56

Uploaded

2026 Feb 20 - 11:56

Objects

UGC 6253

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Constellation

Leo

Field centre

RA: 11^h13^m
Dec: +22°09'
Position angle: -11°27'

Field size

0°29' × 0°22'

Equipment

RC10
ASI1600MM

Exposure

8 x 120s

Location

Salcombe Regis, East Devon

Target name

Leo II

Title

Leo II Dwarf Galaxy

About this image

A very brief attempt at Leo II as clouds kept interferring. Very noisey image as galaxy dim and needs much longer exposure.

Files associated with this observation

LeoII_20260215_dgs.jpg (1.7 MB)

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