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[aabusara]

I was browsing Telescopius for galaxies that would be suitable to image from my remote location. Typically I like to find objects that are smaller in apparent size, but reach well over 70 degrees in altitude to have any chance at getting a good amount of detail. That's when I came across the UFO galaxy. Intrigued by it, I quickly framed it in NINA and that's that.

 

After I completed processing the galaxy, I typically browse other examples of this target on Astrobin to compare notes, when I came across this phenomenal image by Vitali of this object on Astrobin. In it he notes a gravitationally lensed system that made an appearance in his data. I quickly look at my image, and shockingly, it was there too!

 

 

 

 

 

Acquired with TOA-130 / Zeus-M / with 645 flattner, HAE69ec.

 

[Dan_I]

Excellent image of the UFO galaxy and awesome capture of the gravitational arc, congrats!

[R Botero]

Excellent shot Ashraf of a beautiful galaxy with a hidden gem to boot

 

Roberto

[WadeH237]

Which galaxy is that?  I thought that NGC891 was commonly called "The UFO Galaxy", but your image is not NGC891.

[aabusara]

Excellent image of the UFO galaxy and awesome capture of the gravitational arc, congrats!

 

Excellent shot Ashraf of a beautiful galaxy with a hidden gem to boot

 

Roberto

Thank you! 

 

 

Which galaxy is that?  I thought that NGC891 was commonly called "The UFO Galaxy", but your image is not NGC891.

NGC 891 from what I saw is typically called the outer limits galaxy or silver sliver galaxy. The galaxy I imaged is NGC 2683. 

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NGC_2683

[WadeH237]

NGC 891 from what I saw is typically called the outer limits galaxy or silver sliver galaxy. The galaxy I imaged is NGC 2683.

Thanks!

 

I wasn't familiar with this one, but it's really cool.  I'm going to add it to my list of future targets.

[44maurer]

This would be a good one to do a gif with this image and a starless, that way the galaxies pop out.

[PhotonHunter1]

An amazing capture and an object I just added to my “must image” list. Well done!

[aabusara]

This would be a good one to do a gif with this image and a starless, that way the galaxies pop out.

Thanks for the suggestion! Will try that tonight! Unfortunately StarXterminator often mistakes these background small red shifted distant galaxies as stars and removes them too. Will see how it looks.

 

 

An amazing capture and an object I just added to my “must image” list. Well done!

Thanks for the kind words! I am thoroughly enjoying this galaxy season. 

[Higgsfield]

Imaging this tonight! Thanks. Supwer great job!

Edited by Higgsfield, 20 March 2025 - 06:05 PM.

[airscottdenning]

Amazing and beautiful!

[aabusara]

Amazing and beautiful!

Thanks!

 

Imaging this tonight! Thanks. Supwer great job!

Oh that's great! I look forward to seeing your result!

[bernhardhubl]

Beautiful image, excellent work!

 

best,

Bernhard

[Mert]

Wonderful image of the galaxy and congratulations on capturing the lensed galaxy arc!

[pixlimit]

wow, amazing