Thread: NGC 2442 (very dim galaxy in Volans)
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Old 26-12-2005, 07:43 PM
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Paul, Nice shot. Apparently it's/they're interacting/colliding galaxies. 2442 & 2443. ~mag 10.4, surface brightness ~13.9. From CDC.
Kieken's pic brings out a bit more detail in them. One is @ 40/45 degrees to the other. L.
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