NGC3184

NGC3184 is a relatively large (7.8'x7.2'), face-on spiral with low surface brightness (mag 9.8 overall, SB14.0). Still, imaged under reasonably dark skies, it shows remarkable beauty and detail in its spiral arms! This galaxy is located in the constellation of Ursa Major, the Big Dipper. This was taken at the March 02 CFAS Astrofest.

Image info:

12"LX200 with a Milburn Wedge

Starlight Express
MX7C

10x5 mins

f/4

Stacked and processed in Astroart

guided with a Mintron 12V1 on the 80mm

3.15.02

CFAS star party