NGC 4236
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Object
NGC 4236
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Description
NGC 4236 (also known as Caldwell 3) is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Draco. The galaxy is a tenth magnitude galaxy in Draco that's visible through small telescopes, although best seen with larger instruments. The galaxy was discovered by German born British astronomer William Herschel on April 6, 1793 and is a member of the Ursa Major or M81 group of galaxies that contains at least 34 galaxies, including spectacular M81 (Bode's galaxy) and M82 (Cigar galaxy). -
Image
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Scope
Explore Scientific 127ed APO refractor
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Camera
ST2000XCM
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Mount
Losmandy G11
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Filters
Hutech light polution filter
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Guiding
Guided with st-i through a William Optics Z80ii ed
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Exposure Info
25x15 minute subs for a total exposure time of just over 6 hours. -
Date
09/12/2018
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Copyright
Photo copyright Thomas Kerns, Beluga Lake Observatory
