NGC 3277 -- Spiral Galaxy in Leo Minor
The spiral galaxy NGC 3277 was the faintest magnitude object that I
attempted during the excellent clear sky of April 10, 2019. At magnitude
11.7, even with exceptional sky transparency, this was pushing the visual
limits from my suburban backyard with the 6-inch refractor. Still I consider
it a win, just seeing the soft-glow of the 81,500,000-year-old light in the
eyepiece, without having to travel to a darker site.
attempted during the excellent clear sky of April 10, 2019. At magnitude
11.7, even with exceptional sky transparency, this was pushing the visual
limits from my suburban backyard with the 6-inch refractor. Still I consider
it a win, just seeing the soft-glow of the 81,500,000-year-old light in the
eyepiece, without having to travel to a darker site.