NGC 3628
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Object
NGC 3628
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Description
NGC 3628 is a member of a triple group of galaxies in Leo, including M65 and M66. It is an impressive edge on spiral galaxy, with a strong central dust lane. This dust lane is distorted, likely due to the gravitational influence of the nearby galaxies. NGC 3628 is roughly 35 million light years from us. -
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
Zenithstar 80|| ED and ST200XCM
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Exposure Info
Almost 4 hours total exposure time (47 x 5min) -
Date
03/21/2009
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Copyright
Photo copyright Thomas Kerns, Beluga Lake Observatory
