NGC 3227
NGC 3227 is currently colliding with the small elliptical galaxy to the lower-right. The interacting pair are located about 80 million miles away in the constellation Leo.
This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.
Credit:KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Sid Leach and Wil Milan/Adam Block
About the Image
| Id: | noao-n3227leach |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | March 13, 2014, 2:08 p.m. |
| Size: | 1444 x 2145 px |
About the Object
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 10 23 34.77 |
| Position (Dec): | 19° 52' 52.74" |
| Field of view: | 8.20 x 12.19 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 97.7° right of vertical |
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Colors & filters
| Band | Wave-length | Tele-scope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical B | 438 nm | Visitor Center Roll off Roof Observatory Other CCD |
| Optical G | 475 nm | Visitor Center Roll off Roof Observatory Other CCD |
| Optical R | 625 nm | Visitor Center Roll off Roof Observatory Other CCD |
| Optical Broad Band | 555 nm | Visitor Center Roll off Roof Observatory Other CCD |