| Object | NGC 2403 |
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| Description | NGC 2403 is a fine galaxy easily visible in binoculars. It is surprising that Messier never found this bright galaxy. A small telescope will display a bright core surrounded by a speckled halo with many superimposed field stars. A larger telescope under dark skies starts to expose spiral structure in the halo. NGC 2403 is a member of the M81 galaxy group and contains many bright emission nebulae, a sure sign that lots of star formation is taking place in this galaxy. |
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| Scope | C8 |
| Camera | ST2000XCM |
| Mount | Losmandy G11 |
| Filters | Baader IR |
| Guiding | Self Guided |
| Exposure Info | 4 hours total exposure time (16 x 15min |
| Date | November 2, 2008 |
| Copyright | Photo copyright Thomas Kerns, Beluga Lake Observatory |