ngc 2782 with tidal streams

[wimvb]

According to Wikipedia:

"NGC 2782 is a peculiar spiral galaxy that formed after a galaxy merger in the constellation Lynx.
The galaxy lies 75 million light years away from Earth, which means, given its apparent dimensions, that NGC 2782 is approximately 100,000 light years across.
NGC 2782 has an active galactic nucleus and it is a starburst and a type 1 Seyfert galaxy.
NGC 2782 is mentioned in the Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies in the category galaxies with adjacent loops."

This image was taken during a gap in the clouds on March 11.

Despite the fact that the sky was clear during the entire night, I could only collect 4 hours of data. After the meridian flip, my mount broke down, and now I'm waiting for a replacement RA motor.

Nonetheless, the data was collected with my SW 190MN and ASI294MM camera

RGB: 1.5, 1.5, and 1 hour

Processed in PixInsight

[Rodd]

The 190 is an epic scope.  It always amazes 

[ollypenrice]

Fascinating extensions.

Olly

[gorann]

Great catch for only 4 hours Wim! Peculiar galaxies are the best. I assume this one also has an Arp number.

Good luck with the mount!

[wimvb]

2 hours ago, gorann said:

I assume this one also has an Arp number.

Thanks, Göran. Of course it has; nr 215.

[assouptro]

Great capture, interesting target! 
Sorry to hear about your mount issues, I hope it’s resolved soon 

Thanks for sharing 😊

Bryan 

[wimvb]

5 hours ago, assouptro said:

Great capture, interesting target! 
Sorry to hear about your mount issues, I hope it’s resolved soon 

Thanks for sharing 😊

Bryan 

Thank you very much, Bryan. A new motor is on its way. I've only missed one clear night so far.