Autore dello sfondo:
lucian nicu
24 Feb 2024
NGC 3521
NGC 3521 a.k.a. Bubble Galaxy.
Discovered in 1784 by the British astronomer William Hershel, NGC 3521 is a floculent galaxy located in the constellation Leo, about 40 million light years away from us. With a diameter of about 50,000 light years, NGC3521 stands out both for its bright star-filled core and for its long spiral arms that host a large number of star-forming regions.
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NGC 3521
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- Tipo di obiettivo............................................................................................................................Galaxy
- Fotocamera............................................................................................................................QHY 600M
- Coordinate dell'obiettivo............................................................................................................................RA 166.4524 Dec -0.0359
- Emisfero............................................................................................................................Southern
- Posizione del telescopio............................................................................................................................Chile
- Evento transitorio............................................................................................................................No
- Osservato il............................................................................................................................12 Jan 2024 - 02 Jan 2025
Filtro | Exp. media (s) | Esposizione totale | Sottoframe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 312 | 4h25m | 51 |
| Luminance | 288 | 4h | 50 |
| Red | 300 | 4h10m | 50 |
| Green | 300 | 4h10m | 50 |