NGC 3718
Astrobin Top Pick
NGC 3178 is galaxy located approximately 52 million ligh years away. The S-shape might be a result of gravitational interaction between NGC 3718 and NGC 3729, which is visible in the lower corner on the left.
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Category
Barred spiral galaxy (SBa/P)
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Coordinates
RA 11h 32m 34.8s
DEC -52° 04' 05" -
Distance
~ 52 million ly
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Surface brightness
14.2 mag/arcmin²
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Equipment
28“ f/8 RC
10" f4
Custom Mount
EQ6-R
SBIG STX-16803
ASI071 -
Exposure
L: 50 x 300 s
RGB: 33 x 600 s
Total Integration: 9.7 h -
Publication Date
15.03.2020