NGC 2403 | ||
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| Description: | This spiral galaxy is part of the M 81 group. It has a small central nucleus and prominent HII regions (the pink areas in the above image). Although NGC 2403 is known as an 'effervescent' galaxy because it has a lot of active star formation, it was the site of a spectacular death of a star in 2004. This supernova was the closest and brightest in over a decade. | |
| Constellation: | Camelopardalis | |
| Distance: | ~12 million light years | |
| Apparent Size: | 17.8' x 11' | |
| Dates: | 20,24 november 2006 | |
| Equipment: | AP155 @ f/7, AP1200, ST10XME | |
| Exposure: | RGB: 135-75-105 minutes, Astrodons, unbinned | |