Observation by David Strange: The Guitar - NGC 3561 in Abell 1185

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David Strange

Observer

David Strange

Observed

2026 Apr 20 - 23:14

Uploaded

2026 Apr 21 - 09:24

Objects

Ambartsumian's Knot (NGC3561)

Equipment

RC10
ASI533MC
L-Pro filter

Exposure

40 x 120s

Location

Salcombe Regis

Target name

NGC 3561

Title

The Guitar - NGC 3561 in Abell 1185

About this image

The Guitar is so named as a result of the interacting galaxies NGC 3561/3561A in the galaxy cluster Abell 1185. This cluster contains 6 NGC galaxies in its core region of which NGC 3561 (Arp 105) is the most interesting member representing a tidal interaction bewteen a spiral and an elliptical. Also seen is a tidal dwarf galaxy Ambartsumian's Knot.

Files associated with this observation

NGC3561_20260420_dgs4.jpg (1.9 MB)

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