[AZ-Observing] Re: NGC3628 in Leo - #3 of the "Trio"

  • From: "AJ Crayon" <acrayon@xxxxxxx>
  • To: <az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2011 11:33:38 -0700

Steve, the SEDS site states the deformation of the outer regions is, 
evidently, gravitation interactions of M65 and M66.

AJ Crayon
Phoenix, AZ

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Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 9:34 AM
Subject: [AZ-Observing] Re: NGC3628 in Leo - #3 of the "Trio"


Chris;

A very nice image of a "famous" NGC galaxy.  You captured the "dog bone"
shape very well.  I have always wondered what made the outer portions of
the arms bulge so much?

Good shot;
Steve Coe


> Hi all,
> ?
> While dim galaxies are normally the forte of my CCD setup, I was surpised
> by the well recorded details and faint extensions I was able to pick up in
> this one hour exposure for this low surface brightness object.? The very
> thick central dust lane seems to have plenty of details to offer the
> larger apertures, and I have also included a key map on an overlay on the
> lower image to guide you to the fainter objects in this field.
> http://www.schursastrophotography.com/xtiastro/ngc3628.html
> Clear Skies,
>
> Chris
>
> Schur's Web Portal: http://www.schursastrophotography.com
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