| Designation(s) | Arp 94, NGC 3227, NGC 3226 (small galaxy) |
| Object Type(s) | Galaxy |
| Relevant Catalog(s) | All (Chron), Arp, NGC |
| Arp Category | Spiral galaxies with elliptical companions on arms |
| Obs. Lat/Long | 42° 17', 073° 57' |
| Constellation | Leo |
| Date and Time Observed | 2024-03-26 18:15:36 |
| Instrument | EdgeHD 8" f10-2,032mm FL |
| Camera | ASI294mc-Pro |
| Image Details | Up is 2.4 degrees E of N. Total integration time was 27m. Exposures 30s@305g, UV/IR Cut Filter. Darks subtracted, no flats. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding.. |
| Description | Last observation on a full moon night before high clouds and reflected moonlight killed observing. Arp 94 appears to show two galaxies in close proximity. NGC 3227 is the much larger partner but has been greatly elongated by the encounter. Obviously, we can't tell why it's so elongated, but I presume 3226 may have nearly escaped, and shed many of its stars while passing, creating the elongated appearance. |
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