Arp 104 / Keenans System

NameKeenan's System
Designation(s)Arp 104, NGC 5216
Object Type(s)Galaxy
Relevant Catalog(s)All (Chron), Arp, NGC
Arp CategoryElliptical galaxies connected to spiral galaxies
Obs. Lat/Long42° 17', 073° 57'
ConstellationCamelopardalis
Date and Time Observed2024-02-21 01:00:44
Instrument8" EdgeHD SCT
CameraASI294mc-Pro
Image DetailsRight is 274.9 degrees E of N. Total integration time was 60m. Exposure 30s@305g, UV/IR Cut Filter. Darks subtracted, no flats. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap.
DescriptionThis was the last observation of a very clear night, marred only by a 94% moon. I chose Arp 104 in part because I could point in the opposite direction. The key feature here is the dust lane connecting the two galaxies. Luckily it became evident after about half an hour and I was able to continue observing for a total of 60m. The featured image here was enhanced in Affinity Photo to accentuate the dust. A "natural" colored image is in the gallery.
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