M102 / NGC 5866 / Spindle Galaxy

NameSpindle Galaxy
Designation(s)M102, NGC 5866
Object Type(s)Galaxy
Relevant Catalog(s)All (Chron), Messier, NGC
Obs. Lat/Long42° 17', 073° 57'
ConstellationDraco
Date and Time Observed2023-09-12 20:20:00
InstrumentEdgeHD 8" f10-2,032mm FL
CameraASI294mc-Pro
Image DetailsUp is 89.6 degrees E of N. Total integration time was 10m. Exposures 30s@305g, UV/IR Cut Filter. Darks subtracted, no flats. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding..
DescriptionEdge on Galaxy. Deserves more than 10m. Part of CN EAA Challenge for September '23.
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