NGC 891

 

ngc891

Object:
NGC 891, edge-on spiral galaxy in Andromeda
Comments:
There are numerous other more distant galaxies in this field.
Telescope:
Askar 130PHQ, 5.1" f/7.7 Refractor
Mount:
Losmandy G11T German Equatorial
Guide Scope:
Orion Short Tube 80mm refractor
Guide Camera:
ZWO ASI178MM with PHD2 guiding software
Imaging Camera:
ZWO ASI1600MM PRO
Filters/Exposures:
40x3-minute exposures through Astrodon RGB filters, and Optolong L-Pro light pollution filter.  Total exposure time was 6 hours.  Software: NINA (capture), MaximDL (calibration & stacking), and Photoshop CS6 (finishing).  
Shooting Location:
Virginia Beach, VA
Date/Time:
11 Oct 2024 (UT)
Sky Condition:
Bortle 9