Astrophotography by David Gares

Galaxy NGC 891

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NGC 891 is a bright edge-on galaxy that Messier somehow missed.  The dust lane along the edge really stands out even in this underexposed image.  I hope to capture a better shot soon since this galaxy is well-suited for urban imaging (with an LPR filter).  My last two attempts were foiled by tracking errors.
 

 Galaxy NGC 891
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ngc891.jpg

 Object Details:  
 
 Type:  Spiral Galaxy
 Constellation:  Andromeda
 
Distance:  10 million light-years
 Diameter:  39,000 light-years

 Image Details:
  
 Date:  Oct. 18, 2003
 Site:  Harahan, LA
 Exposure:  CCD, 4 x 60 sec.
 Filters:  Orion SkyGlow LPR
 Processing:  MSB Astroart 3.0
 Telescope:  10" Meade LX200
 Reducer:  Meade, f/3.3
 CCD:  Starlight Express MX7C
 Autoguider:  S.T.A.R. 2000