IC 2574 / Coddingtons Nebula

NameCoddington's Nebula
Designation(s)IC 2574
Object Type(s)Galaxy
Relevant Catalog(s)All (Chron), IC
Obs. Lat/Long42° 17', 073° 57'
ConstellationUrsa Major
Date and Time Observed2024-01-17 20:03:00
InstrumentEdgeHD 8" f10-2,032mm FL
CameraASI294mc-Pro
Image DetailsUp is 271.4 degrees E of N. Total integration time was 60m. Exposures 30s@305g, UV/IR Cut Filter. Darks subtracted, no flats. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding..
DescriptionThis is a dwarf galaxy located in the M81 Group. It is very challenging with extremely low surface brightness thought to be 90%+ dark matter. This was a challenge object in the Jan 2024 CN EAA Challenge. I imaged it "close up" as well as in group shots which I will include in the gallery.
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