NGC 3521 is a magnitude 9.7 spiral galaxy in the constellation Leo whose molted central region is capped with a distinct dusty halo of stars. Several more distant galaxies fainter than magnitude 15.5 were also captured in this 6.6 hour exposure taken through a five inch telescope.
Date Imaged: March 27, 2009
Lens: Astrophysics 5" Starfire f/8
Exposure: 6.6 hours
Mount: Losmandy Titan
March 27, 2009
Astrophysics 5" Starfire f/8
6.6 hours
Losmandy Titan
Camera: Atik 16HR
Filter: Baader LRGB 21,6,6,7 x 10 minutes
Location: Stardust Observatory, Baguio, Philippines
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Atik 16HR
Baader LRGB 21,6,6,7 x 10 minutes
Stardust Observatory, Baguio, Philippines
60 P. Paterno St., Brgy. South Drive, Baguio City, 2600
Philippines