This lovely galaxy, found in the constellation Lynx, lies several million (more than 15 but less than 40 million, based on several studies) light years away. This image is 34x7' through the 6" I-newt and an IDAS-LPS-P2 and Baader MPCC, with the SXVF-H9C. Data was collected from the backyard.
Astronomy and astrophotography by Val Ricks for the love of the sky and its Creator. For a better view, toggle F11 and turn off the lights.
March 7, 2011
NGC 2683 (2-28 & 3-1-2011)
This lovely galaxy, found in the constellation Lynx, lies several million (more than 15 but less than 40 million, based on several studies) light years away. This image is 34x7' through the 6" I-newt and an IDAS-LPS-P2 and Baader MPCC, with the SXVF-H9C. Data was collected from the backyard.
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