NGC891 - Spiral Galaxy in Andromeda
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RA:
02:22.6
Dec:
+42:21
Magnitude:
10
Size:
13.5 x 2.8 arcmin
Distance:
10,000,000 ly
Constellation:
Andromeda
Scope:
8" SCT at f/10
Autoguider:
ST-4 in faint mode
Sky conditions:
good transparency and seeing
Camera:
Hutech modified Canon 300D ISO800
Exposure:
9 x 10 minutes
Date:
November 3, 2008
Comments:
NGC891 is a fine edge-on spiral with a faint dust lane along its equator. It was discovered by William Herschel in 1784.