Observation by Peter Edwards: NGC 891 in Andromeda

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Paul Downing

Observer

Peter Edwards

Observed

2016 Sep 14 - 13:20

Uploaded

2016 Sep 14 - 13:20

Objects

The Silver Sliver Galaxy (NGC891)

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Constellation

Andromeda

Field centre

RA: 02^h22^m
Dec: +42°20'
Position angle: -6°25'

Field size

0°14' × 0°10'

Equipment

C14 with ST2000XCM camera

Exposure

20 x 5 minutes

Location

Sussex, UK

Target name

NGC 891

Title

NGC 891 in Andromeda

About this image

An image of edge-on galaxy NGC891 in Andromeda. The object is about 30 million light-years away and was discovered by William Herschel on October 6, 1784. The image was taken using a C14 telescope at f/7 and a ST2000XCM colour camera. Exposure was 20 x 5 minute subs.

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