Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Ursa Major (UMa)  ·  Contains:  NGC 2976
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Galaxy NGC2976 in Ursa Major, Jean-Pierre Lees
Galaxy NGC2976 in Ursa Major
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Galaxy NGC2976 in Ursa Major

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Galaxy NGC2976 in Ursa Major, Jean-Pierre Lees
Galaxy NGC2976 in Ursa Major
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Galaxy NGC2976 in Ursa Major

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This galaxy is likely a member of the M81 group, although it seems to be closer that the principal members of this group. At first glance it appears to be an irregular galaxy, but careful examination reveals fragments of a spiral structure in the envelope. It is classified as SA pec in the De Vaucouleurs classification (Spiral with no bar and a peculiar structure).
Angular diameter: 5.9'x2.7'
Radial velocity: 105km/s.
Distance: 4.7 million light years .
Diameter: 8100 light years .
Image taken with the LX200 ACF 10" at f/10 (f=2500mm).

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