Observation by Simon Paul Davis: Arp297 S50

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Simon Paul Davis

Observer

Simon Paul Davis

Observed

2026 May 10 - 22:30

Uploaded

2026 May 23 - 16:55

Objects

NGC2537
NGC5752
NGC5753
NGC5754
NGC5755

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Constellation

Bootes

Field centre

RA: 14^h45^m
Dec: +38°43'
Position angle: -0°01'

Field size

0°25' × 0°18'

Equipment

Seestar S50

Exposure

800 x 30s EQ mode

Location

Hampshire

Target name

Arp297

Title

Arp297 S50

About this image

Taken over 2 nights (10th and 21st May) this is another attempt in my series of ARP objects using the s50. To be honest I think this has pushed the limits of the S50 as bit too far despite being able to use 2x drizzle. I am pleased to see some detail in the spiral galaxy NGC5754 including the arm that appears to be interacting with NGC 5752. There is also some hint of the arms in NGC5755 but they are a bit amorphous due to over processing. Still for a 250mm F5 smart scope I think it is still impressive

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