Messier 106 and NGC 4248

NGC 4258, NGC4248

Select for a large image here

Object

Type

SBbc - SBb spiral galaxy
Constellation Canes Venatici
Coordinates RA:12h 18m 57s  D:+47° 18' 14"  -  12h 17m 50s, +47° 24' 33" 
Magnitude 8,1 - 12,4
Size 16,8x6,4 - 2,9x1,2 arc min

Image

Optics Meade 10" SC with reducer at f/6,3
Mount Losmandy G11 with Gemini goto
Camera Sbig ST10XME with CFW-8A filters wheel
Exposure LRGB 150-30-30-50 minutes
Notes  

 

Where is this object in the night sky? Below a sky chart of the location (from Stellarium 8.0 planetarium).

 

 

Back