Brightest Arp Galaxies For Amateur Astronomers
Maynard Pittendreigh, an amateur astronomer and occasional writer, has compiled a list of the brightest Arp Galaxies that are most easily viewed by typical amateur astronomers. The galaxies on the list can be observed visually and do not require special photographic or imaging equipment. These include:
- Arp 26, also known as M101
- Arp 37, also known as M77
- Arp 76, also known as M90
- Arp 77
- Arp 85, also known as M51
- Arp 116, also known as M60
- Arp 120
- Arp 152, also known as M87
- Arp 153
- Arp 168, also known as M32
- Arp 244
- Arp 269
- Arp 270
- Arp 271
- Arp 281
- Arp 286
- Arp 317, also known as M65
- Arp 313
- Arp 337, also known as M82
Read more about this topic: Atlas Of Peculiar Galaxies
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