Another pair of galaxies

[mdstuart]

An amazingly clear night again last night. Logged another nine objects.

Favorite of the night was the Draco pair NGC 4291/4319. I just love pairings. They have a similiar red shift so I presume they are connected and not just line of sight..85 light years away..

4291 is very much brighter and easy with direct vision at x150. 4319 is very faint and only visible with averted vision.

The collection tonight was 4648/4589/4386/4319/4291/6048/6654/6411/5949..

A lovely bunch of faint oval galaxies..4589 was the brightest of the night..

So has anyone else enjoyed the 4291/4319 pair?

Clear skies

Mark

Up to 485 galaxies now!

[swamp thing]

Hi Mark

Will check that pair out. If I ever get another clear night.

At least someone's getting some quality observing done.

Regards Steve

[Meademan]

It was lovely and clear that night, my FLT98 Carbon Grab and Go setup was pressed into service with remarkable results.