NGC 5907 Edge On Galaxy

NGC 5907 is a very nice edge on galaxy.   For observers in the northern hemisphere it is very well placed for imagining.  The image shown here was taken on a very hazy night when I could not see the stars in the constellation Lyra, except for Vega.  This image shows what can be done with modern equipment even under poor viewing conditions.  I hope to get an image under better conditions.

    Constellation:  Draco

    Size:  12.7 x 1.3 arcmin

    Magnitude: 11.1

    Surface Brightness:  14.6

    RA:  15h 15m 53.8s

    Dec: 56d 19m 46s



 
 

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Scope:   8" LX 200 SCT
MX-5C CCD Camera & STAR 2000 Autotracker
Focal Ratio: f4.8
Exposure:  One 5 min, One 10 min and one 20 min Combined for 35 minutes total
Reserved for Future Image
Scope:  8" LX 200 SCT
MX-5C CCD Camera
Focal Ratio: 
Exposure: 
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