NGC 3953
Like its more well-known neighbor M109, this galaxy is a surprising copy-cat barred spiral galaxy. Slightly more inclined and with tightly wound arms, NGC 3953 is a seemingly more spirited galaxy 46 million light years away. In 2001 astronomers discovered a supernova in this galaxy. Also note the bright background galaxies near the right of the image and the bottom left.
This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.
Credit:KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Tom and Gail Haynes/Adam Block
About the Image
| Id: | noao-n3953haynes |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | March 28, 2014, 1:41 p.m. |
| Size: | 1472 x 2175 px |
About the Object
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 11 53 26.31 |
| Position (Dec): | 52° 22' 39.87" |
| Field of view: | 8.33 x 12.33 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 75.4° left of vertical |
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Colors & filters
| Band | Wave-length | Tele-scope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical B | 438 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical G | 475 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical R | 625 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical Broad Band | 555 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |