NGC 3953

NGC 3953

Spiral Galaxy
NGC 3953
Ursa Major
11H 53.8m +52° 20'

Magnitude: 10.1
Size: 6.6'
Distance: 46 million light-years

NGC 3953

Requires advanced skills

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This is a very faint galaxy that requires long exposures.

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Best captured in April.
Newtonians
SCTs

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A fast Newtonian is best for maximum light gathering power.

An SCT gives better resolution but requires longer exposures.

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