| Designation(s) | NGC 2859 / UGC 5001 |
| Object Type(s) | Galaxy |
| Relevant Catalog(s) | All (Chron), NGC |
| Obs. Lat/Long | 42° 17', 073° 57' |
| Constellation | Leo Minor |
| Date and Time Observed | 2024-02-05 12:16:00 |
| Instrument | EdgeHD 8" f10-2,032mm FL |
| Camera | ASI294mc-Pro |
| Image Details | Up is 270.2 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 | The main feature that attracts amateurs to image this galaxy is the faint ring that surrounds it. This is known as a "barred" galaxy, due to the bright line through the core and to the edge of the central disk. There's then a dark gap, then a complete ring of faint nebulosity beyond. |
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