Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Leo (Leo)  ·  Contains:  NGC 2903
NGC2903 Galaxy, AlBroxton
NGC2903 Galaxy
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NGC2903 Galaxy

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NGC2903 is a barred spiral galaxy about 30 million light-years away in the constellation Leo. It was discovered by William Herschel who cataloged it on November 16, 1784. NGC2905 is a bright star cloud within this galaxy. NGC2903 is a spiral galaxy similar to our own Milky Way Galaxy. Similarities include its general size and a central bar. NGC2903 is one of the best non-Messier galaxies.

Observation Notes : It is easy in 10x50 binocs or a large finder scope. At 175X in the 12.5" f/6 this galaxy is bright and is mottled across the face with a much brighter core. There is a bright spot about 4 arc minutes from the core.

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NGC2903 Galaxy, AlBroxton

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