Hubble and NGC 4183

Here’s a nice telescope target for northern viewers. NGC 4183 is a magnitude 10 (+/-) so a small telescope is probably needed although a decent pair of image stabilizing binoculars could do the trick too. To find the galaxy you … Continue reading →

Hubble shows us NGC 4183. Click for larger. Credits: ESA/Hubble & NASA
Here’s a nice telescope target for northern viewers. NGC 4183 is a magnitude 10 (+/-) so a small telescope is probably needed although a decent pair of image stabilizing binoculars could do the trick too.
To find the galaxy you will need to look below the handle in the “Big Dipper” Looking below the first star up the handle from the “dipper” part you will see the star Alioth, look down a little below the two stars making up the bottom of the “dipper” (Phecda and Merak). Look carefully in the area.
More specifically Equatorial: RA: 12h 13m 51s Dec: +43°38’00″(current)
If you want to try the binocular route try: Azim: 46°43’17″ Alt: +18°35’21″
Here’s the Hubble release via the ESA website:
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has provided us with another outstanding image of a nearby galaxy. This week, we highlight the galaxy ...