Magnitude: 11
Size: 18' × 6'
Distance: 83 million light-years
Skill Level
The faint tails of these two galaxies, plus the complex details in their heads, require advanced skills to capture and process.
Best Month
Tackle this target in the month of May.
Recommended Equipment
An SCT is best for capturing the detail in the central part of the object, but because of the faint tails, you will need very long exposures.
A rich-field Newtonian could also be a good choice because it will be easier to capture the faint tails.
