Observation by Alan Snook: NGC 3872, PGC 36759, PGC 36749

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Alan Snook

Observer

Alan Snook

Observed

2026 May 11 - 23:11

Uploaded

2026 May 12 - 19:15

Objects

NGC3872
UGC 6758

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Constellation

Leo

Field centre

RA: 11^h46^m
Dec: +13°44'
Position angle: +5°50'

Field size

0°42' × 0°42'

Equipment

Altair Astro 130EDT refractor, ZWO ASI533MC Pro, UVIRBlock.

Exposure

about 14 mins total exposure

Location

Kent, UK

Title

NGC 3872, PGC 36759, PGC 36749

About this image

Image obtained while experimenting with settings. This field is just east of Beta Leonis. NGC 3872 is the very bright elliptical galaxy midway down the right-hand side. PGC 36759 is near the centre and PGC 36749 top centre. If you zoom in you can just about make out a spiral arm of 36759 curling over the top of the core. You will also see the image suffers from what I think is termed 'walking noise.'

Files associated with this observation

PGC36759.jpg (6.4 MB)

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