- Description: M31 - the Andromeda galaxy, the closest major galaxy to us at about 2.2 million
light years. Most likely the largest in our "local group" of galaxies. Easily visible naked eye from
a dark location, stunning in large binoculars! (but you won't see the colours) First recorded history
appears to be by a Persian astronomer in 964 AD though it was spotted long before that. M31 is fairly
large at about 6 full moons in length.
- A.K.A.: NGC224
- Camera: ZWO ASI533MM at -15C, gain0
- Filter: Antlia V-Pro RGB filter set
- Scope: William Optics Redcat 51 - 250mm at f5
- Exposure: 9 x 10 per colour, 4.5 hours total
- Guiding: ZWO ASI120mm and OAG
- Location: near Elkwater, Alberta, Canada.
- Date: September 7th 2024
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