NGC 3521

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NGC 3521

The Bubble Galaxy is an intermediate spiral galaxy found in the constellation LEO and is about 26 million light-years away. The arms of NGC 3521 are patchy and irregular which classifies it as a flocculent spiral galaxy. Extensive debris shells encompasses the galaxy making it appear as a cosmic bubble.
SPECIFICATIONS
Telescope ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Telescope
Planewave CDK24
Camera ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Camera
QHY-600M
Location ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Location
Chile
Date of observation ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Date of observation
01/12 - 01/19/2024
Filters ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Filters
LRGB
Processing ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Processing
PixInsight and Photoshop
Credits ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Credits
Leslie Chaks / Telescope Live
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