Barred Spiral Galaxy NGC 2339 in Gemini
Taken by Tom Wildoner on November 23, 2025 @
Weatherly, PA, USA
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Date Taken: 2025:12:08 07:57:05
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NGC 2339 is a luminous barred spiral galaxy situated roughly 100 million light-years away in the constellation Gemini. Classified as an SBc-type galaxy, it features a well-defined central bar and loosely wound spiral arms filled with blue, star-forming regions. Its disk shows patchy dust lanes and bright H II regions, indicating active stellar nurseries scattered throughout its structure. Although not as widely known as some nearby spirals, NGC 2339 stands out to astronomers for its dynamic morphology and for hosting several recorded supernovae, which offer insights into the life cycles of massive stars. Its combination of structure, activity, and relatively modest distance makes it an appealing target for both professional study and deep-sky observers seeking lesser-known gems.
Tech Specs: Meade 12” LX-90 SCT Telescope, Antares Focal Reducer, ZWO ASI2600MC camera running at -10F, 87 x 60 seconds, Celestron CGX-L pier mounted, ZWO EAF and ASIAir Pro, processed in DSS and PixInsight. Image Date: November 23, 2025. Location: The Dark Side Observatory (W59), Weatherly, PA, USA (Bortle Class 4).
Photographer's website:
https://www.thedarksideobservatory.com
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