Draco Galaxy Group

Draco Galaxy Group

Galaxy Group
NGC 5981, 5982, 5985
Draco
15H 38.7m +59° 21'

Magnitude: 12
Size: 16' × 5'
Distance: 100 million light-years

NGC 5982

Requires advanced skills

Skill Level
The galaxies in this group are small and faint, requiring excellent capture and processing skills.

JuneBest Month
Early Summer is the best time to capture the Draco Galaxy Group.
SCTs
Newtonians

Recommended Equipment
Use an SCT to get as much magnification as you can (while still tracking accurately).

A rich-field Newtonian is also suitable, though you may not be able to get as much detail.

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