- 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. Exposure was meant to be much longer but Windows (tm)
decided to reboot part way through the night...
- A.K.A.: NGC224, Herschel H50
- Camera: SBIG ST-F8300M at -15C
- Filter: SBIG RGB filter set
- Scope: William Optics Redcat 51 - 250mm at f5
- Exposure: 3 x 10 red and green, 2 x 10 blue
- Guiding: SBIG ST-i and OAG
- Location: near Cayley, Alberta, Canada.
- Date: September 4th 2021
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