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NGC 3718 - Spiral Galaxy

Observation data (Epoch J2000.0)
TypeSpiral Galaxy
Right ascension11h 32m 35s
Declination+53° 04′ 02"
Distance? ly
Apparent magnitude (V)10.6
Apparent dimensions (V)8.1' x 4.0'
ConstellationUrsa Major
Physical characteristics
Radius? ly
Absolute magnitude (V)?
Notable features
Other designations-


Image Data :
 
Camera : SBIG ST2000XM
Telescope : Meade LX200 16"
Mount : Paramount ME
Total Exposure :  55 mins
Sub Frames : 11 x 5 min
Auto Guiding :  Yes
Filters : Deep Sky Filter
Image Capture Software : CCDSoft
Processing Software : CCDStack, Iris
Other Designations : -
 






Object Information :
 
NGC 3718 is a spiral galaxy in Ursa Major. With its distinctive central dust lane and characteristic S shape it can only be seen in detail with the largest of amateur telescopes.