Galaxy in Camelopardalis
This large spiral galaxy, also known as Caldwell 7, is relatively nearby and so a lot of detail can be seen in its structure. It is thought to be part of a group of galaxies that includes Messier 81 and Messier 82, a well-known pair of galaxies in the northern sky.
| Magnitude | 8.2 |
| Apparent Size | 23' x 12' |
| Distance (light yrs) | 8 million |
| Right Ascension | 7:36.9 |
| Declination | +65 36 |
| Field of View | 31' x 24' |
Image details: Exposure times of 120 minutes luminance and 48 minutes each of red, green and blue, taken with an SBIG ST-8300M imager and a 12" Meade telescope at f/6.5.
December 2013