NGC 3486 SPIRAL GALAXY

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NGC 3486 IN LEO





NGC 3486 is spiral galaxy seen face on toward us. It's spiral structure is very evident in this image displaying many spiral arms.

It lies at a distance of 30 million light years and is about 60,000 light years across or about half the size of our Milky Way.



This image was a 40 minute exposure with the MX516 camera and the 16" telescope.







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