NGC 3079


Combination of 10, 3 minute exposures, SBIG STL-1001E CCD.
300mm f/6 newtonian telescope at prime focus.

NGC 3109 is a member of the Local Group of galaxies and is located in the constellation Hydra. Although the total magnitude of the galaxy is about 9.8, the surface brightness is low due to its relatively large size. (19' x 4').


Combination of 20, 3 minute exposures.
SBIG STL-1001E CCD. 20" f/6.8 Dall-Kirkham cassegrain telescope at prime focus.