Arp 78 • NGC 772
Arp 78 corresponds to NGC 772, a spiral galaxy with a strongly asymmetric arm caused by interaction with its companion NGC 770.
Challenge: Asymmetrical arms and the E lobe of NGC 772.
Object Data
Arp:
Arp 78
NGC:
NGC 772
Type:Spiral galaxy
Constellation:Aries
Arp field:7.1' x 4.7'
Distance:
130 Mly
Observation Data
Location:
Pollux Observatory, Zuidlaren
Date:
2019-11-01
Technical Data
Exposure time:IR/UV-sper-166 x 60sec
Total: 2.8 h
Total: 2.8 h
Telescope:
Takahashi FSQ106 ED
Camera:
ZWO ASI 1600mm Pro
Color palette:RGB
Filters:
Baader planetarium
Tags
galaxy, asymmetric arm, interacting galaxy, Aries, Arp