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NGC 2903: A Barred Spiral Galaxy
RA:09 32 10, Dec:+21 30 00, mag: 8.9, Size:13'x7', Dist: 20.5 Ml.y.
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| Object: | This barred spiral galaxy, in the constellation of Leo, was discovered by William Herschel in 1784. Barred galaxies are often associated with high rates of star formation. The gravitational pull of the central bar draws material to the galaxy's core accelerating star formation. | |
| Exposure: | L: 30x600s, R: 6x600s, G: 6x600s, B: 5x600s | |
| Equipment: | Vixen VMC260 f/11.5, AP 0.67x reducer. SBIG ST10 CCD [L:1x1, RGB:2x2]. Astronomik LRGB filters. | |
| Location: | 4th & 7th Mar. 2010 23:30 UT, Oxford UK. | |
| Processing: | Images combined in MaximDL. Curves & levels in Photoshop. | |