Galaxy On Edge

NGC 4244

Edge on galaxy NGC 4244
Sketch and Details by Ferenc Lovró

Edge-On Galaxy: NGC 4244 ( C26)

This is a large edge-on spiral with intermediate brightness, highly elongated in the NNE-SSW directions near the famous double, Cor Caroli in Canes Venatici. It does not show much detail like arms or dense spots, however its NNE side looks a little bit brighter and wider, which makes the entire galaxy look a bit asymmetrical. I estimate its average brightness at 12 magnitudes maximum, with an apparent size of 13′ x 2′.

Date/Time: 2009.05.17 : 21:15 UT
Equipment: 12″ f/5 Newtonian working at 100x
FOV 33′: Seeing: 6/10: Transparency 3/5
Coordinates: R.A. 12h 48m; Dec. +37° 45′

3 thoughts on “Galaxy On Edge”

  1. Ferenc,

    This inverted view of your sketch really shows this edge on galaxy beautifully. Nice sketch.

    Frank 🙂

Leave a Reply