NGC2763 Galaxy in Hydra
DATE | 19 Jan 2013 |
TELESCOPE OPTICS | 508 mm mirror f.4. ccd sony ICX285AL 1360 x 1024px 6.45 x 6.45µm |
EXPOSURE | binning 1: composite image, 30 min |
IMAGE SIZE (ARCMIN) | ~14 |
LIGHT TRAVEL TIME (Derived Redshift. Millions Light Years) | 98 |
MAGNITUDE | 12.64 |
POSITION RA-DEC J2000 | 09:06:49.00 -15:29:59.0 |
POSITION ANGLE: | 120 |
Rotation Velocity km/s | |
Size (Light Years) | |
DETAILS | NGC2763 is a weakly barred spiral galaxy. At first glance it appears to be multi-armed but on closer inspection it appears to have 2 arms that have spawned tributaries further along their length. There also seem to be two, quite prominent, dust lanes. |