| Designation(s) | HCG 78 |
| Object Type(s) | Galaxy |
| Relevant Catalog(s) | All (Chron) |
| Obs. Lat/Long | 42° 17', 073° 57' |
| Constellation | Draco |
| Date and Time Observed | 2025-06-30 02:00:00 |
| Instrument | EdgeHD 8" w/f7 reducer-1,422mm FL |
| Camera | Player One Apollo-M Mini |
| Image Details | Up is 356.6 degrees E of N. Transparency: Good. Seeing: Good. Total integration time was 37m 45s. Exposures 15s@300g, UV/IR Cut Filter. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding. |
| Description | The last of 5 objects observed this evening. The best observing night this spring. Not legendary, but better than decent. HCG 78 consists of 4 small galaxies, the brightest around Mag 15, all likely interacting. A fun and challenging target included in the June CN EAA Challenge. |
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