NGC 5248
NGC 5248 is a spiral galaxy that is part of the Virgo Cluster; however on a star chart the galaxy is found to be within constellation boundaries of Bootes. Short exposures of this galaxy show the bright structures of the central regions. Many dust lanes, HII (red) regions, and blue stellar associations populate this busy area. Deeper exposures such as the above image begin to show the two tenuous and dim outer arms of the galaxy. This galaxy seems to be a mix between M81 with two distinct arms and M100 with detailed nucleus. NGC 5248 is estimated to be 50 million light years away.
This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.
Credit:KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/ Dale Niksch/Adam Block
About the Image
| Id: | noao-n5248niksch |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | April 9, 2014, 11:58 a.m. |
| Size: | 1178 x 1747 px |
About the Object
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 13 37 24.59 |
| Position (Dec): | 8° 48' 4.20" |
| Field of view: | 8.36 x 12.41 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 33.2° right 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 |