Arp 214 / NGC 3718
| Designation(s) | Arp 214, NGC 3718 |
| Object Type(s) | Galaxy |
| Relevant Catalog(s) | All (Chron), Arp, NGC |
| Arp Category | Galaxies with irregularities |
| Obs. Lat/Long | 42° 17', 073° 57' |
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Date and Time Observed | 2024-04-16 21:30:00 |
| Instrument | EdgeHD 8" f10-2,032mm FL |
| Camera | ASI294mc-Pro |
| Image Details | Up (in featured image which has been rotated 90°) is 5.1 degrees E of N. Total integration time was 16m 30s. Exposures 30s@305g, UV/IR Cut Filter. Partly cloudy skies cut observation short.. Darks subtracted, no flats. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding.. |
| Description | Arp's remarks speak volumes: "Barred spiral, sharp nucleus, narrow absorption lanes through center." When I originally captured this, I was unaware of Arp's remarks, and completely missed the key feature: the absorption lanes. I thought it was the arms. This is a striking target worth revisiting. Was enjoying watching the image build until a wall of clouds stopped the observation, hence the short capture time. That said, despite the short integration time, the lanes are strikingly evident. |
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