Thread: Easiest Southern galaxy to observe spiral structure?
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Old 12-04-2016, 05:07 PM
ausastronomer (John Bambury)
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Another good one for A 10" scope is NGC 2442 (The Meathook) in Volans. This is a barred spiral. In a 10" scope with averted vision you should see the central bar and the "hooks" at both ends.

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