NGC 2403
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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. -
Image
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Scope
C8
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Camera
ST2000XCM
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Mount
Losmandy G11
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Filters
Baader IR
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Guiding
Self Guided
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Exposure Info
4 hours total exposure time (16 x 15min -
Date
11/02/2008
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Copyright
Photo copyright Thomas Kerns, Beluga Lake Observatory
