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10.1'' reflector 43x with filter Appears very similar in size and shape to its neighbour M59 about 1 degree to the east, only M58 is slightly more concentrated and oblong. The "Siamese twins" galaxies NGC 4567 and 4568 lie half a degree to the south-west but could not be seen. |
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| 10.1'' reflector Mallincam DS432cTEC with Nebular filter Exposures = 10-20 sec, Gain = 35/250, Live Stacked frames = 100 The barred spiral nature of M58 becomes apparent in this photo. Faint arms can be seen extending above and below the core of the small disk. Size is approximately 3' x 2'. North at 11 o'clock, East at 8 o'clock. |