NGC2841

NGC2841 is one of the more massive galaxies known. A mere 46 million light-years distant, it can be found in the northern constellation of Ursa Major. NGC2841 has a diameter of over 150,000 light-years, even larger than our own Milky Way.

NGC2841 crop @ 150%

Telescope: 16″ f3.75 Dream Scope
Camera: FLI ML16803
Mount: ASA DDM85
Exposure: 12 hours (71x300s L + 3x24x300s RGB)
Date: March 2017 – February 2018 – March 2021
Location: Southern Alps, France

 

NGC2841 and surroundings

 

 

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