NGC 2683 | ||
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| Description: | This galaxy is similar in shape to our own Milky Way and is fairly close as galaxies go. The yellow color of the core is due to a concentration of older stars. The dusty spiral arms, quite evident in this image, are believed to be trailing arms. | |
| Constellation: | Lynx | |
| Distance: | 16 million light years | |
| Apparent Size: | 9' x 2' | |
| Date: | 24, 27, & 30 december 2005 | |
| Equipment: | 12.5" RC @ f/9, ST10XME, AP1200 | |
| Exposure: | LRGB
L: 7 hours RGB: 90 minutes each |
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