Arp 320 / Copeland Septet

NameCopeland Septet
Designation(s)Arp 320, NGC 3746
Object Type(s)Galaxy
Relevant Catalog(s)All (Chron), Arp, NGC
Arp CategoryGroups of galaxies
Obs. Lat/Long42° 17', 073° 57'
ConstellationLeo
Date and Time Observed2024-02-19 00:00:06
Instrument8" EdgeHD SCT
CameraASI294mc-Pro
Image DetailsTotal integration time was 21m 30. Exposure 15s@305g, UV/IR Cut Filter. Darks subtracted, no flats. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding..
DescriptionThese 14th magnitude galaxies are tiny and challenging in the best conditions; even more so with an 83% illuminated moon. We've opted here to enhance them to make them easier to see at the expense of noise in the images.
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