Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Coma Berenices (Com)  ·  Contains:  Box  ·  NGC 4169  ·  NGC 4170  ·  NGC 4171  ·  NGC 4173  ·  NGC 4174  ·  NGC 4175
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Hickson 61 - The Box, Bob Stevenson
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Hickson 61 - The Box

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The Box is made up of 4 galaxies, NGC 4169, NGC 4173, NGC 4174 and NGC 4175. These are magnitudes 13.3, 13.8, 14.5 and 14.3 respectively.

NGC 4169 is an elliptical galaxy, whereas NGC 4174 and NGC 4175 are edge on spiral galaxies. NGC 4173 seems to be irregular, and has a lower surface brightness.

I love the colour differences between NGC 4173 and the others.

I had the C11 set up for several nights, under cover by day. It was guiding very well, so I opted to try 10 minute L-Pro subs at f7 to see what I would get here in the city. I think it worked out well.

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Hickson 61 - The Box, Bob Stevenson