IC 342 (Indy Backyard Astro)

Celestial hemisphere: Northern · Constellation: Camelopardalis (Cam) · Contains: IC 342

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IC 342

IC 342, also known as Caldwell 5, is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Camelopardalis, about 10 million light-years away from Earth. Despite its relatively close proximity, IC 342 remains elusive to astronomers and casual stargazers alike, largely due to its location near the Milky Way's galactic plane and the obscuring dust and gas clouds that obscure its light.Despite these challenges, IC 342 is a fascinating object of study for astronomers. Its proximity and similarity to the Milky Way make it an excellent laboratory for understanding the processes that drive galaxy formation and evolution. By studying IC 342, astronomers can gain insights into the dynamics of spiral galaxies, the distribution of dark matter, and the formation of stars within these systems.

One of the notable features of IC 342 is its high rate of star formation. The galaxy contains numerous regions where massive stars are born from dense clouds of gas and dust. These stellar nurseries are illuminated by the intense radiation of young, hot stars, creating vibrant regions of glowing gas and clusters of bright, blue stars.Observing IC 342 across different wavelengths of light, from radio waves to X-rays, allows astronomers to piece together a comprehensive picture of its properties and evolution. By combining data from ground-based observatories and space telescopes, scientists can study the galaxy's structure, composition, and dynamics in detail.

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	Image of the day	Top pick	Top pick nominations	Total submitted
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Professional, scientific grade data
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RA (center)	03h46m30s.860
RA (top/left)	03h45m15s.606
RA (top/right)	03h42m43s.265
RA (bottom/right)	03h47m43s.667
RA (bottom/left)	03h50m24s.970

Dec (center)	+68°05′10″.88
Dec (top/left)	+68°30′39″.78
Dec (top/right)	+67°49′38″.19
Dec (bottom/right)	+67°39′38″.51
Dec (bottom/left)	+68°20′22″.52

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