| Name | Coddington's Nebula |
| Designation(s) | IC 2574 |
| Object Type(s) | Galaxy |
| Relevant Catalog(s) | All (Chron), IC |
| Obs. Lat/Long | 42° 17', 073° 57' |
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Date and Time Observed | 2024-01-17 20:03:00 |
| Instrument | EdgeHD 8" f10-2,032mm FL |
| Camera | ASI294mc-Pro |
| Image Details | Up 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.. |
| Description | This 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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