Arp 167 / NGC 2672

Designation(s)Arp 167, NGC 2672, NGC 2673
Object Type(s)Galaxy
Relevant Catalog(s)All (Chron), Arp, NGC
Arp CategoryGalaxies with diffuse counter-tails
Obs. Lat/Long42° 17', 073° 57'
ConstellationCancer
Date and Time Observed2024-03-24 23:43:00
InstrumentEdgeHD 8" f10-2,032mm FL
CameraASI294mc-Pro
Image DetailsUp is 272.6 degrees E of N. Total integration time was 55m. Exposures 30s@305g, UV/IR Cut Filter. Darks subtracted, no flats. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding..
DescriptionThe two galaxy centers, NGC 2672 (the larger) and 2673 (the smaller) were evident in SharpCap from virtually the first frame. Time was required to capture the diffuse plumes which you can see, with sufficient time. Arp remarks, "Comp[anion]. galaxy very condensed, has curved plume". With North right, and East counter-clockwise, there's a hint of curvature towards the SE, comparing the density of the plume to the NE. This is slightly more clear in the inverted image, though the color image may be nearly as clear.
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