Name | Surfboard Galaxy |
Designation(s) | M108, NGC 3556 |
Object Type(s) | Galaxy |
Relevant Catalog(s) | All (Chron), Messier, NGC |
Obs. Lat/Long | 42° 17', 073° 57' |
Date and Time Observed | 2024-04-26 23:32:00 |
Instrument | EdgeHD 8" f10-2,032mm FL |
Camera | ASI294mc-Pro |
Image Details | Up is 91.0 degrees E of N. Exposures 30s@305g, UV/IR Cut Filter. Darks subtracted, no flats. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding. |
Description | Attractive galaxy viewed nearly side-on. Not sure I agree with the "surfboard" moniker. |
Related Observations | M108 (2) |
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