NGC3621

NGC3621
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NGC3621

NGC 3621 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Leo, about 20 million light-years away from Earth. It has a diameter of approximately 60,000 light-years and contains a central bar-shaped region of stars, surrounded by a disk of spiral arms. NGC 3621 is also known to have a high rate of star formation, as well as active star-forming regions within its spiral arms. Additionally, it has a low rate of metal content, making it an interesting target for studies of galaxy evolution and chemical enrichment.
SPECIFICATIONS
Telescope ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Telescope
Planewave CDK24
Camera ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Camera
QHY 600M
Location ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Location
El Sauce
Date of observation ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Date of observation
20-22 Janvier 2023
Filters ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Filters
LRGB
Processing ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Processing
Pixinsight, LR
Credits ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Credits
@jlastrophoto
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