Arp 268 / Holmberg II / UGC 4305

Designation(s)Arp 268, Holmberg II, UGC 4305
Object Type(s)Galaxy
Relevant Catalog(s)All (Chron), Arp
Arp CategoryGalaxies with irregular clumps
Obs. Lat/Long42° 17', 073° 57'
Date and Time Observed2024-03-26 00:01:45
InstrumentEdgeHD 8" f10-2,032mm FL
CameraASI294mc-Pro
Image DetailsUp is 181.9 degrees E of N. Total integration time was 56m. Exposures 30s@305g, UV/IR Cut Filter. Darks subtracted, no flats. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding..
DescriptionThis appears to be an irregular dwarf galaxy with low surface brightness, and a series of small structures above the surface. They remind me of structures I've seen in other contexts, similar to NGC 604 outside of the Triangulum Galaxy, or even M42 within our own galaxy. Certainly they could be star birthing regions. Considering this was a full moon, I was pleased with this capture in SharpCap.
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