Jump to content

Narrowband

NGC 4559 a faint galaxy


Jedi2014

Recommended Posts

Last weekend there were some clear nights in a row up here, which I could use perfectly despite a strong wind. I selected a rarely shown galaxy NGC 4559 in the constellation Coma Berenices. In 1941 a +13.2 mag type II supernova explosion was observed in this galaxy (SN 1941a). At first glance, it looks a bit like M33, but is only about 1/50 of the brightness. The image shows a series of background galaxies and groups of galaxies. The most prominent are IC 3598, IC 3593 and IC 3592.
The high surface brightness in the central area is deceptive, because the spiral arms are very weak and therefore difficult to image and rarely seen in pictures.

 

ngc4559-lrgb-small.jpg

http://www.spaceimages.de/en/astrophotos/galaxies/ngc-4559

or https://www.astrobin.com/337886/0/

 

Jens

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use.