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Object of the Week October 28, 2012 NGC 7787 (Bow Tie Galaxy)
NGC 7787
Pisces
RA
23 56 07
DEC
+00 32 58
Type (R')SB(rs)0/a:
MAG 14.4 V
NGC 7787 is one of the best examples of the rare type SB ring galaxy. It looks like a bow tie in images to my eye and is one of the visually brightest of this type of galaxy. I wonder what is the smallest scope that can detect its faint rings? I would like to hear from you if you are able or not to see its rings. NGC 7787 was discovered visually by Marth on October 23 1864 with the 48" reflector in Malta.
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While you are observing NGC 7787 be sure to look 4.0' West for the 14.7 V MAG compact galaxy UGC 12847.
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I have often wondered if there is some kind of interaction going on with a nearby galaxy that has shaped this strange galaxy? What do you think?
So remember next time you are out,
"GIVE IT A GO AND LET US KNOW"
GOOD LUCK AND GREAT VIEWING!