NGC 1215

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Located in Eridanus, this barred spiral forms a group of galaxies called Hickson 23. Two edge-on spirals are visible in this image, with the rest of the group being out of the field of view.

Equipment

RC Optical Systems telescope operating at f/8.8
Paramount ME Robotic Telescope Mount
SBIG ST10XME CCD camera with color filter wheel
Paramount ME Robotic Telescope Mount.

L R G B color production was used to create this image.

Luminance = 90 minutes binned 1x1
Red = 30 minutes binned 2x2
Green = 30 minutes binned 2x2
Blue = 30 minutes binned 2x2

Minimum credit line: Adam Block/NOAO/AURA/NSF

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Updated: 10/16/2002