NGC 4214

Designation(s)NGC 4214
Object Type(s)Galaxy
Relevant Catalog(s)All (Chron), NGC
Obs. Lat/Long42° 17', 073° 57'
ConstellationCanes Venatici
Date and Time Observed2025-06-22 22:22:00
InstrumentEdgeHD 8" w/f7 reducer-1,422mm FL
CameraPlayer One Apollo-M Mini
Image DetailsUp is 89.8 degrees E of N. Transparency: Fair. Seeing: Good. Total integration time was 16m. Exposures 15s@300g, UV/IR Cut Filter. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding.
DescriptionA nearby dwarf galaxy that is intensively studied because of its active star formation. It's a baby star factory. Part of the June 2025 EAA challenge. Captured on a difficult night with high clouds frequently getting in the way. Forced to move on when a cloud wall moved in.
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