Jimi Lowrey
October 30th, 2022, 07:48 PM
NGC 7184
Aquarius
RA 22 02 39
DEC -20 48 50
Type SB Ring
MAG 11.7B
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Last week I was observing and opened my old Uranometra to the area around Aquarius were I had been observing and noticed in the margin I had a written a old note with a arrow pointing to NGC 7184 Saying “Saturn Ring Galaxy”. I did not remember it so I thought I would give it at a go and see what gives. I was surprised when I observed it to notice a bright AGN core and a ring surrounding the core. It also had a beautiful spiral structure in its arms. I also noticed on the left hand side of the galaxy near the bright star was a void in the arms that was clearly visible. The ring near the center looked similar to the rings of Saturn so I guess I thought the same many years ago when I made the note with my old 25” reflector.
Adam Block Image
4910
NGC 7184 was found by William Herschel on October 28 1783 it was also observed by John Herschel on Sept 23 1830 many years later. NGC 7184 Has an AGN is approximately 110 million light years from us.
When you observe NGC 7184 be sure to check out NGC 7180,NGC 7185 and NGC 7188 Just a little North of
NGC 7184 they make a nice triplet to catch while you are in the area
So be sure to
Give It A Go Good luck and Great Viewing
Aquarius
RA 22 02 39
DEC -20 48 50
Type SB Ring
MAG 11.7B
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Last week I was observing and opened my old Uranometra to the area around Aquarius were I had been observing and noticed in the margin I had a written a old note with a arrow pointing to NGC 7184 Saying “Saturn Ring Galaxy”. I did not remember it so I thought I would give it at a go and see what gives. I was surprised when I observed it to notice a bright AGN core and a ring surrounding the core. It also had a beautiful spiral structure in its arms. I also noticed on the left hand side of the galaxy near the bright star was a void in the arms that was clearly visible. The ring near the center looked similar to the rings of Saturn so I guess I thought the same many years ago when I made the note with my old 25” reflector.
Adam Block Image
4910
NGC 7184 was found by William Herschel on October 28 1783 it was also observed by John Herschel on Sept 23 1830 many years later. NGC 7184 Has an AGN is approximately 110 million light years from us.
When you observe NGC 7184 be sure to check out NGC 7180,NGC 7185 and NGC 7188 Just a little North of
NGC 7184 they make a nice triplet to catch while you are in the area
So be sure to
Give It A Go Good luck and Great Viewing