NGC 5676

Designation(s)NGC 5676
Object Type(s)Galaxy
Relevant Catalog(s)All (Chron), NGC
Obs. Lat/Long42° 17', 073° 57'
ConstellationBootes
Date and Time Observed2025-06-12 00:39:00
InstrumentEdgeHD 8" w/f7 reducer-1,422mm FL
CameraPlayer One Apollo-M Mini
Image DetailsUp is 270 degrees E of N. Transparency: Fair. Seeing: Good. Total integration time was 24m. Exposures 15s@300g, UV/IR Cut Filter. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding.
DescriptionCaptured on a full moon night that started somewhat smoky but improved as the night wore on. This is a fascinating galaxy, highly asymmetrical with an extended tail to the upper right, and a oddly configured arm in the lower left. The spiral pattern, while evident, is choppy (hence flocculent).
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