PGC 69457
Overlaid DSS image of PGC 69457, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around PGC 69457
Host of Einstein's Cross
CGCG 378-015, NPM1G +03.0590, AGC 320302
CGCG 378-015, NPM1G +03.0590, AGC 320302
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 15.1 |
| Size | 1.1' x 0.45' @ 78° |
| Right Ascension | 22h 40' 30.2" (2000) |
| Declination | 3° 21' 31" N |
| Constellation | Pegasus |
| Description | z=0.04 d=488Myr Lensing galaxy for Einstein's Cross |
| Classification | Sa; Sb |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Aug 20, 2017 Oregon Star Party, OR (map)
22" f/4 Obsession @ 180x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
The lensing galaxy for Einsten's cross is clearly visible in the 22", at high power primarily the bright core is visible, little of the halo, small, bright
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PGC 69457