NGC 4038 - Antennae Galaxy in Corvus

[DarkerSky]

17 April 2010

NGC 4038 - Antennae Galaxy

Interacting Galaxy Pair - Mag 10.7

Constellation: Corvus

Notes: Very difficult to see. Small streak of faint light seen to curve along a line roughly W-E. Second extremely faint wisp seen to south forming a side-on 'v' shape.

Sketch: 8.5" Reflector x86 magnification

TFOV: 0.60 degrees

[Doc]

Another one I've yet to see, great sketch, well done.

[Astorix]

Amazing sketch!