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Most interesting galaxies

Started by Inge_S, 03/16/2005 07:00AM
Posted 03/16/2005 07:00AM Opening Post
Your opinions please!

I really enjoy to observe galaxies showing some detail visually, and I have found quite a few objects that have an interesting appearance with my aperture(12.5 inches).

I'm interested in your opinions about the best objects, but to make it more interesting, I would like to split the galaxy population into several groups.

1: Which are the most interesting face-on spirals (like M51)?

2: Which are the most interesting edge-on spirals showing an equatorial dust lane (NGC4565 type)?

3: The most interesting irregular galaxies showing irregular dust patterns (like M82)?

4: The best barred spirals?

5: The best spirals seen on an oblique angle (hints of dust bands, or dust bands clearly visible)

6: The best examples of completely irregular types.

Inge S