UGC 12281
Type Superthin Sd Galaxy
Pegasus
RA
22 59 12.7
DEC
+13 26 23
MAG 14.8 P
Size 3.4X0.2
This is the second addition to (Looking for the flattest of the flat) UGC 12281 Is a long faint streak that really grows with averted vision. It appears to my eye to be slightly bent on the north end which is not uncommon for superthin galaxies.
ugc 12281 sdss.jpg
1/3 South of the North end on the East side of UGC12281 is the almost superimposed Galaxy 2MASX j22591450+1336423 this is a really good challenge object and if you are able to glimpses this dim rare polar ring type galaxy you will be in the company of very few visual observers who have seen it.
Sue French pointed out to me last year a dwarf companion to UGC 12281 that I have missed over the years. I have it on my list to try this season and I hope to catch its faint glow and will post my observations if I do. I tried it last new moon on a not so good night and had no luck but will keep after it!
UGC 12281 Dwarf.JPG
"GIVE IT A GO AND LET US KNOW"
GOOD LUCK AND GREAT VIEWING!
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