NGC 5448 (H 2. 691) – 2010 07 13
2010 July 13, 0255UT-0327UT
NGC 5448, H 2. 691, UGC 8969 Constellation Ursa Major
Galaxy Type (R)SAB(r)a, 0.3.9’x1.9’, m11.0v, SB 13.1, 14h02.8m +49°10’
PCW Memorial Observatory, Ohio USA – Erika Rix
16” Zhumell, 13mm Ethos, 138x magnification
S: P.5, T: 1/6, H: >90%, Temp: 22.3°C-21.3°C
Photo image: http://cosmo.nyu.edu/hogg/rc3/NGC_5448_UGC_8969_IRAS_14009+4924_irg.jpg
This galaxy is about 2’x0.5’ and runs ESE-WNW. The core looked stellar. A 13th magnitude star lies 4.25’ south of it. Appeared faint and smooth with no definite edges.
“A Bar Signature and Central Disk in the Gaseous and Stellar Velocity Fields of NGC 5448”: http://cdsweb.cern.ch/record/885913/files/0509642.pdf
Sketch created scopeside with white card stock, #2 pencil and an ultra fine black marker.
Very nice sketch! I like the amount of structure and detail you included!
Brandon said this on October 6, 2010 at 12:53 |
Thank you. 🙂 I just browsed your website and was very impressed with your sketches! Well done, indeed!
Erika Rix said this on October 6, 2010 at 23:15 |