IC 2461
LYNX
RA
09 19 58
DEC
+37 11 27
Type Seyfert II Galaxy
Mag 14.8

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On the night of April 2 1900 Steven Javelle discovered IC 2461 with the 30” Nice refractor. It is had for me to understand how the beautiful dagger of a galaxy was missed until 1900. Although It is in a pretty sparse
Location in the sky for other galaxies nearby.

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I have observed IC 2461 many times with my old 25” and 48” reflectors over the years. The core is bright as you would expect with a type II Seyfert AGN. Challenge is to see the dark lane under the core. I have only seen it on nights of good seeing at high power. I am interested in hearing you’re results of seeing this pencil thin dark lane. It has been a few years since I have viewed IC 2461 and long overdue for a revisit.

I look forward to hearing your reports of your observations of this dagger of a galaxy in Lynx and as always

GIVE IT A GO
GOOD LUCK and GREAT SEEING