NGC 7479 / C44

Designation(s)NGC 7479, C44
Object Type(s)Galaxy
Relevant Catalog(s)All (Chron), Caldwell, NGC
Obs. Lat/Long42° 17', 073° 57'
ConstellationPegasus
Date and Time Observed2023-10-03 21:00:00
InstrumentEdgeHD 8" f10-2,032mm FL
CameraASI294mc-Pro
Image DetailsUp is 271.7 degrees E of N. Transparency: Good. Seeing: Fair. Total integration time was 41m. Exposures 30s@305g, UV/IR Cut Filter. Darks subtracted, no flats. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding..
DescriptionThis is a barred spiral galaxy discovered by William Herschel on October 19, 1784. It is both a Seyfert Galaxy (suggesting AGN) and a LINER galaxy (a new type to me) whose origin is in debate between AGN or starburst. NGC 7479 does support starburst activity, and likely support sAGN, so both remain in play. Anyway, an attractive galaxy. Captured at a time when I was struggling with the color settings on my 294 camera.
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