| Name | Keenan's System |
| Designation(s) | Arp 104, NGC 5216 |
| Object Type(s) | Galaxy |
| Relevant Catalog(s) | All (Chron), Arp, NGC |
| Arp Category | Elliptical galaxies connected to spiral galaxies |
| Obs. Lat/Long | 42° 17', 073° 57' |
| Constellation | Camelopardalis |
| Date and Time Observed | 2024-02-21 01:00:44 |
| Instrument | 8" EdgeHD SCT |
| Camera | ASI294mc-Pro |
| Image Details | Right 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. |
| Description | This 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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