Observation by Alan Thomas: NGC404 Lenticular Galaxy in Andromeda (M...

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2022 Sep 23 - 21:59

Uploaded

2022 Sep 27 - 15:31

Objects

NGC404

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Constellation

Andromeda

Field centre

RA: 01^h09^m
Dec: +35°44'
Position angle: -45°34'

Field size

0°31' × 0°20'

Equipment

Unistellar eQuinox 112mm reflector.

Exposure

15min.

Location

Norbreck Observatory, Warrington, Cheshire, UK.

Target name

NGC404 Lenticular Galaxy in Andromeda (Mirach's Ghost)

Title

NGC404 Lenticular Galaxy in Andromeda (Mirach's Ghost)

About this image

This elusive lenticular galaxy was discovered by William Herschel in September 1784. The nearby red giant, B Andromedae (Mirach), with an apparent mag. of 2.05, tends to swamp the galaxy making it tricky to observe, hence the 'ghost' reference. At around 10,000ly in diameter, it can be considered a dwarf galaxy. Apparent mag. 10.3. Distance c.10million ly.

The image shows a small, hazy ball and the galaxy's bright core.

Bortle 7/8, no Moon.

Files associated with this observation

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