Observation by Iain Cartwright: Mirach`s Ghost NGC 404

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Iain Cartwright

Observer

Iain Cartwright

Observed

2024 Oct 19 - 18:33

Uploaded

2024 Oct 20 - 08:29

Objects

NGC404

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Constellation

Andromeda

Field centre

RA: 01^h09^m
Dec: +35°43'
Position angle: -95°06'

Field size

0°33' × 0°28'

Equipment

Nikon D810A with coma corrector, Sky-watcher 200PDS, HEQ5 Pro

Exposure

(27 x 30 seconds) at ISO 800

Location

North Ayshire

Target name

Mirach`s Ghost

Title

Mirach`s Ghost NGC 404

About this image

This image was taken to test the alignment of the declination gear cradle on an HEQ5 Pro mount.

Telescope collimation issues were also addressed, from previous images.

It is an integration of a set of unguided images, and is a crop of a larger image.

Despite a bright moon and bothersome cloud, Mirach`s Ghost was still visible.

Files associated with this observation

MirachsGhost_NGC404_ungd_web.jpg (1.1 MB)

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