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Date: July 29 Aug. 1/2, 2024 - Location: Dark Sky Observatory, Davis Mountains, TX
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NGC 6140 is a Barred Spiral Galaxy[1] in the northern constellation Draco the Dragon. This not often imaged galaxy is located approximately 37 million light years from the Earth[1]. The galaxy is located relatively close to the north celestial pole and is visible during most of the year in northern latitudes[2]. Many faint background galaxies are visible throughout the field of view in the image above. The above image is orientated with north to the top and east to the left.
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