NGC3718

NGC3718 has an unusual shape and is known as a 'lenticular' galaxy, that is possibly part of the M81 group of galaxies. This galaxy resides in the constellation of Ursa Major, a galaxy rich constellation.

Image info:

12"LX200 on a Losmandy Titan

Starlight Express
MX7C

22x4 mins

f/4.5

Stacked and processed in Astroart

guided with a Mintron 12V1 on a piggybacked 80mm Stellarvue 78L f/9.6 refractor

5.3.03

SCC Gun Range