Arp 87 / NGC 3808 & 3808A
| Designation(s) | Arp 87 / NGC 3808 |
| Object Type(s) | Galaxy |
| Relevant Catalog(s) | All (Chron), Arp, NGC |
| Arp Category | Spiral galaxies with large high surface brightness companions on arms |
| Obs. Lat/Long | 42° 17', 073° 57' |
| Constellation | Leo |
| Date and Time Observed | 2026-05-18 23:30:00 |
| Instrument | EdgeHD 8" f10-2,032mm FL |
| Camera | Player One Apollo-M Mini |
| Image Details | Up is 0.8 degrees E of N. Transparency: Fair. Seeing: Fair. Total integration time was 31m. Exposures 20s@225g, No Filter. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding. |
| Description | Definitely signs of interaction here, in addition to "companion". Arp's remarks, "Position of larger member. Arm appears wrapped around cylindrical comp." seems apt. We have a nearly face on galaxy, with a heavy arm connected directly to edge-on companion. 3rd, tiny, galaxy (also edge on) probably in the background. This observation started quite transparent, but ended up shut down due to clouds. |
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