NGC6140 – a faint extended barred spiral in Draco

Observation Notes

This is not an easy object to get. at first sight it is pretty extended and thus within reach for long focal length photographers, but it is also pretty faint and quite irregular in its structure. The not so dark nights in particular in the North are also not really helpful. Consequently  not many attempts can be found on astrobin - enough of a reason to add one - despite all the challenges :-)

Data were taken on 2023 May 17, 25,26,27 and 28.

Technical Details

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