Type | Galaxy |
---|---|
Magnitude | 10.6 |
Size | 8.1' x 7.6' @ 165° |
Right Ascension | 10h 1' 57.8" (2000) |
Declination | 55° 40' 47" N |
Constellation | Ursa Major |
Description | vB, L, mE 135, long streak |
Classification | SBc |
Andrew Cooper
Jun 4, 2005 Vekol Ranch, Maricopa Co., AZ (map)
46cm f/4.5 Deep Violet
Large, bright, nice edge-on spiral, elongated 7:1 north-south, a number of very bright field stars frame the halo, no dust lane, subtle core
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