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Object of the Week May 6, 2012-UGC 9242 (Looking for the flattest of the flat)
UGC 9242
Super-thin Galaxy
Bootes
J2000
RA 14 25 20.9
DEC+39 32 22
MAG 14.1
Axial ratio 21.3
I have always really liked flat and super-thin galaxies and as far as I know this is one of the flattest know in the spring sky. I will add others as the seasons move along for the summer, fall etc.
what I am on a quest for is to find the Flattest of the Flat in the night sky. So if you know of a flatter galaxy in the spring sky please post it her. This should be a fun quest and I look forward to you're input.
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So remember the next time you are observing near Bootes try UGC 9242 I think you will like this long ghostly streak and,
"GIVE IT A GO AND LET US KNOW"
GOOD LUCK AND GREAT VIEWING!