NGC2442

NGC2442
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NGC2442

NGC2442, also known as the Meathook Galaxy, is an intermediate barred spiral galaxy that is approximately 50 million light-years away. The distortions in the shape are most likely the result of a gravitational encounter with galaxy AM0738-692 (upper left) about 250 million years ago, according to researchers.
SPECIFICATIONS
Telescope ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Planewave CDK24
Camera ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
FLI Proline PL9000
Location ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Chile
Date of observation ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
12/2022
Filters ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
LRGB
Processing ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
PixInsight
Credits ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Leslie Chaks / Telescope Live
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