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NGC 247 is an intermediate spiral Galaxy located in the constellation Cetus. It is a member of the Sculptor group located approximately 11.1 million light years away. The most striking feature of this Galaxy is the void. It contains stars that are different from those around. They are older, redder in colour, and much fainter. This suggests that the star formation within the void has been arrested, and slowed a billion years ago. We are still unsure how the void has formed. Recent studies suggest that it might have been formed by gravitational interactions with another galaxy, or even a recent interaction with a nearly dark subhalo that collided with the disc.
The centre of the Galaxy is visible as a bright patch surrounded by a mixture of stars, gas, and dust. Silhouetted against the background of stars the dust and gas have formed interesting filaments.
The best month for viewing NGC 247 is in November when it is at its highest altitude. It has an apparent magnitude of 9.9, and an apparent size of 21'.4 × 6'.9.
I like to think that most photos contain an interesting trinket. At first, I thought that I had a wacky artifact. After further research, the smudge was indeed real. Look to the top right-hand side of the photo and locate the two galaxies like structures with a milky trail connecting the two. The smallest is MCG-4-3-12 at Mag 17, less than 0.5' in size. Its classification is "unknown". The larger is a galaxy, ESO 540-23 SBb, Mag 14.46, 1' X 0.39'. I did find some images from much larger telescopes than my instrument confirming what appears to be a bridge of material appearing to connect to two objects. That’s pretty wild stuff. I can only imagine what happened to create such an incredible formation.
Image Details
Center (RA, hms):00h 47m 19.577s
Center (Dec, dms):-20° 43' 59.305"
Size:47.8 x 31.8 arcmin
Radius:0.478 deg
Pixel scale:0.804 arcsec/pixel
Orientation:Up is 118 degrees E of N
Instruments:
10 Inch RCOS fl 9.1
Astro Physics AP-900 Mount
SBIG STL 11000m
FLI Filter Wheel
Astrodon Lum, Red, Green, Blue Filters
Baader Planetarium H-alpha 7nm Narrowband-Filter
Exposure Details:
37 X 900 Bin 1X1 Lum
21 X 450 Bin 2X2 Red
21 X 450 Bin 2X2 Green
22 X 450 Bin 2X2 Blue
13 X 900 Bin 1X1 Ha
Total time: 20.5 hours
Location
Australia, Central Victoria
I took my camera on the way to work planning on stopping to take some fall photos, but didn't have enough time. So at midnight, and without a tripod, I shot this one bracing the camera on the cement of a bridge.
La Br146.247 è appena ripartita dalla stazione di Retzbach in spinta ad un Regio della linea Francoforte-Wurtzburg. (2/6/13)
The DB Regio Br146.247 has just left the station of Retzbach pulling a southbound Regio train to Wurtzburg. (2013/6/2)
Hot Chocolate Milk
The last day of our weekend at the beach was cold and it rained all day.
But Danbo discovered a place where you could get a cup of very very good hot chocolate milk
and some cookies :)
Have a good week all!
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Graflex Super Graphic, Schneider Symmar 135mm f/5.6, Fomapan 100 sheet film in Adox Atomal stock
I really wanted to write yesterdays before I went to bed but I couldn’t get into it I suppose I was too lazy and tired.
I took down the exhibition yesterday I was very sad about it but what can I do. I took all the newspaper clippings from the wall I hope neomi doesn’t mind. : )
¨Nunca pienso en el futuro porque llega muy pronto¨Albert Einstein `
Aun no puedo creer que haya pasado un año desde que postee mi primer foto en Flickr, quiero agradecer a todosmis contactos y, en especial, a mi amigo Franco Rostan de quien aprendi y sigo aprendiendo mucho!!!
FELIZ ANIVERSARIO FLICKR!!!
I shoot some more photos for my sister's blog today, and I decided to take one a little more conceptual to upload in here, since I bet people are starting to unfollow me because I suddenly think I know what food photography and food styling is.. ha.
You can see today's photos on my BLOG if you're interested in food, ha. Yum.
Pure Poison - Kiss Nails & Rings--Pure Poison
CAZIMI Yelena Bangles. New Release. Each bangle is individually modifiable for a perfect fit. Comes in 3 different styles with more or less bangles. 8 metals and 30 gem colors! Mod & copy. The Vault
LOTUS. Chunky Glitter FATPACK-- Level event
Meva Ophelia Necklace and top-- Fameshed
Opulein . Lipstick Set #105 . [FATPACK]-- Opulein
WINGS-HAIR-ES0626 Blondes & Reds (Pack)-- Level event
We spent all weekend sanding and staining our decks, so this is all I can muster for today. Ibuprofen, take me away!
247 902-0 mit ihrem Kohlezug neben den Ruinen der alten Stärkefabrik Könnern
247 902-0 with her coal train next to an old abandoned factory, near Könnern station
14.09.2017
EGP 247 906 hat am 04.02.2025 nach Entladung im Bahnhof Fredenbeck (AFB) um 17:20 Uhr den Weg nach Stade (AST) angetreten, hier ist sie gerade in Groß Fredenbeck kurz vor dem Bahnübergang Rahkamp.
My final 365 of August was a lovely bunch of lilies before they had burst into bloom and I did mention that I would show the same lilies after they had burst into bloom ... only a few are showing off their beauty, today!
365/2023 - A Never Ending Journey ~ 365/247
Stay Safe and Healthy Everyone!
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