PGC 86395 AKA KUG 0820+282

Cancer

Ra
08 23 54
Dec
+28 06 22

Type Wolf-Rayet Galaxy (Starburst)

Mag 16.9G

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PGC 86395 is a unusual type of Wolf-Rayet Galaxy. When I last observed it I was surprised at how bright it appeared in the eyepiece compared to the SDSS magnitude. It has a light travel time of around 636 MLY. I noticed that in the center there was a bright knot that I assume is a star forming region? I could not find much research about this unusual galaxy. There are several knots that are visible in the eyepiece. Be sure to turn up the power on this one!
PGC86395 SDSS.gif

My friend Akarsh and I gave it the Seahorse nickname that is what in resembles to us a upside down seahorse on the Hubble image.

Next time out why not GIVE IT A GO And lets know about the cosmic Seahorse.