Arp 158 / NGC 537

Designation(s)Arp 158, NGC 537
Object Type(s)Galaxy
Relevant Catalog(s)All (Chron), Arp, NGC
Arp CategoryGalaxies disturbed by interior absorption
Obs. Lat/Long42° 17', 073° 57'
ConstellationAndromeda
Date and Time Observed2024-02-29 19:39:57
Instrument8" EdgeHD SCT
CameraASI294mc-Pro
Image DetailsUp is 94.4 degrees E of N. Total integration time was 36m 30s. Exposures 30s@305g UV/IR Cut Filter. Darks subtracted, no flats. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding..
DescriptionAnother of the targets in Andromeda captured on this night with 88% moon. Time was limited because it was descending towards the horizon; capture started at approximately 40° altitude. Despite moonglow and a relatively dim target, the extensions both above and below were evident in real time and enhanced in Affinity Photo working on SharpCaps "as adjusted" .png file.
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