M108 (NGC 3556)
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Type Location r.a. dec. Size Magnitude Distance
Galaxy UMa 11h11.5 +55°40' 8.3' x 2.5' 10 45 Mly

Messier 108 (also known as NGC 3556) is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major. From the perspective of the Earth, this galaxy is seen almost edge-on.

 

M108, NGC 3556

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Date Telescope Binning Exp Time (s) Special processing Notes
March 6, 2003 Centurion
18"		 L 1:1
RGB 3:1		 L 3x300
R,G,B 300		 LRGB, Max Entropy, DDP