Observation by Mazin Younis: Mirach's Ghost Galaxy

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Mazin Younis

Observer

Mazin Younis

Observed

2024 Jan 02 - 22:00

Uploaded

2024 Jan 03 - 02:26

Objects

NGC404

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Constellation

Andromeda

Field centre

RA: 01^h09^m
Dec: +35°40'
Position angle: +161°17'

Field size

1°28' × 0°56'

Equipment

Skywatcher Quattro 200mm f/4
ASI 2600Mc

Exposure

10 x 60s

Location

Personal remote telescope - Morocco

Title

Mirach's Ghost Galaxy

About this image

This galaxy is located within 7' of the 2nd magnitude star Mirach in Andromeda, making it a difficult target to observe or photograph hence granting it the nickname "Mirach's Ghost". My exposure was a mere 10 frames 10s each to prevent the glare of Mirach overwhelming the galaxy. We often use Mirach (from the Arabic المراق ) to guide us visually to Andromeda galaxy.

Files associated with this observation

NGC-404_10m_Final.jpg (1.9 MB)

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Dr Paul Leyland, Dominic Ford, Jeremy Shears, Miguel Araújo

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