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.

Créditos:

KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Tom and Gail Haynes/Adam Block

About the Image

Id:noao-n3953haynes
Tipo:Observation
Release date:28 de Marzo de 2014 a las 13:41
Size:1472 x 2175 px

Sobre el Objeto

Nombre:NGC 3953
Constellation:Ursa Major
Categoría:Galaxies

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Coordenadas

ObjectValue
Posición (AR):11 53 26.31
Posición (Dec):52° 22' 39.87"
Campo visual:8.33 x 12.33 arcminutes
Orientación:North is 75.4° left of vertical


Colores y Filtros

BandaLongitud de OndaTelescopio
Optical
B
438 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD
Optical
G
475 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD
Optical
R
625 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD
Optical
Broad Band
555 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD