NGC 2403

Introduction | Map | My Best Own Photos | My Own Observations | References | Appendix: My Own Photos

On this page I collect my observations of the barred spiral galaxy NGC 2403 in the constellation Camelopardis.

 

Introduction

The barred spiral galaxy NGC 2403 in the constellation Camelopardis is regarded as one of the best galaxies for small telescopes. It remains unclear why Messier overlooked it. It is fairly impressive in the eVscope.

Size: 7' x 4' (Stoyan)
Distance: 13 million light years
Rating: ** (Stoyan)

 

Map

The barred spiral galaxy NGC 2403 in the constellation Camelopardis (Image Courtesy of SkySafari Astronomy, www.simulationcurriculum.com)

 

My Best Own Photos

eVscope

         

NGC 2403 - Mar 25, 2020

 

NGC 2403 - Mar 25, 2020

 

NGC 2403 - Mar 25, 2020

         

NGC 2403 - Mar 25, 2020, photo above processed

 

NGC 2403 - Mar 25, 2020, photo above processed

 

NGC 2403 - Mar 25, 2020, photo above processed

Vespera

    

NGC 2403, Jan 28, 2024 - original, 1790, CLS Filter

 

NGC 2403, Jan 28, 2024 - large, 1790, CLS-Filter, processed

 

NGC 2403, Jan 28, 2024 - original, mosaic, 1140s (1.5 runs)

 

NGC 2403, Jan 28, 2024 - large, mosaic, 1140s (1.5 runs), processed

 

My Own Observations

Observations March to April 2020

Observations January 2024

 

References

On this Site


Appendix: My Own Photos

eVscope

         

NGC 2403 - Mar 25, 2020

 

NGC 2403 - Mar 25, 2020

 

NGC 2403 - Mar 25, 2020

         

NGC 2403 - Mar 25, 2020, photo above processed

 

NGC 2403 - Mar 25, 2020, photo above processed

 

NGC 2403 - Mar 25, 2020, photo above processed

   

NGC 2403 - Apr 8, 2020, full moon

 

NGC 2403 - Apr 8, 2020, full moon

 

NGC 2403 - Apr 11, 2020, after full moon

   

NGC 2403 - Apr 8, 2020, photo above processed

 

NGC 2403 - Apr 8, 2020, photo above processed

 

NGC 2403 - Apr 11, 2020, photo above processed

Vespera

    

NGC 2403, Jan 28, 2024 - original, 1790

 

NGC 2403, Jan 28, 2024 - large, 1790, processed

 

NGC 2403, Jan 28, 2024 - original, mosaic, 1140s (1.5 runs)

 

NGC 2403, Jan 28, 2024 - large, mosaic, 1140s (1.5 runs), processed