Arp 271

Arp 271

Spiral Galaxy
NGC 5426 & 5427
Virgo
14H 3.4m -6° 03'

Magnitude: 12
Size: 5.5' × 5.5'

Arp 271

Requires advanced skills

Skill Level
This small and faint galaxy pair requires precise tracking and excellent processing skills.

JuneBest Month
Tackle this target in the month of June.
SCTs
Newtonians

Recommended Equipment
An SCT is best for capturing the detail in this object, but you will need long exposures to capture the faint tendrils connecting the two galaxies.

A rich-field Newtonian could also be a good choice.
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