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M51, June 17, 2018 – Reprocessed<\/strong>

Messier 51, about 3.5 hours of data taken on 6\/16-17\/2018. Reprocessed by a friend on Reddit\/r\/telescopes

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Whirlpool Galaxy
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M51
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 5194, NGC 5195<\/em>
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Lord Rosse’s Galaxy
Telescope:<\/strong> Orion 8″ f\/3.9 Imaging Newtonian
Camera:<\/strong> SBIG STF-8300C
Object Type:<\/strong> Spiral Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong> 23 Mly
Constellation:<\/strong> Canes Venatici
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 13 Hrs, 29′, 52.70″
Declination:<\/strong> 47\u00b0, 11′, 43.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 8.40
Photo Notes:<\/strong> about 3.5 hours of 2 minute exposures. Reprocessed by u\/orlet using PixInsight<\/em>
(Image ID: 256)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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M51, June 17, 2018<\/strong>

Messier 51, about 3.5 hours of data taken on 6\/16-17\/2018

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Whirlpool Galaxy
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M51
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 5194, NGC 5195
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Lord Rosse’s Galaxy
Telescope:<\/strong> Orion 8″ f\/3.9 Imaging Newtonian
Camera:<\/strong> SBIG STF-8300C
Object Type:<\/strong> Spiral Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong> 23 Mly
Constellation:<\/strong> Canes Venatici
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 13 Hrs, 29′, 52.70″
Declination:<\/strong> 47\u00b0, 11′, 43.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 8.40
Photo Notes:<\/strong> about 3.5 hours of 2 minute exposures<\/em>
(Image ID: 254)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Leo Triplet on 4\/16\/2018<\/strong>

Another new image of the Leo Triplet (clockwise from top, NGC 3628, M65, and M66), a trio of galaxies that the constellation Leo is “sitting” on.

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> The Leo Triplet
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M65
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 3628
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> M65,M66, NGC 3628
Telescope:<\/strong> Orion 8″ f\/3.9 Imaging Newtonian
Camera:<\/strong> SBIG STF-8300C
Object Type:<\/strong> Galaxy Group\/Cluster
Distance:<\/strong> 35 Mly
Constellation:<\/strong> Leo
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 11 Hrs, 20′, 43.00″
Declination:<\/strong> 13\u00b0, 11′, 55.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 9.20
Photo Notes:<\/strong> 6 x 300s One Shot Color, stacked in DSS 4(64-bit) and processed in Photoshop CS4<\/em>
(Image ID: 251)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Leo Triplet on 4\/15\/2018<\/strong>

A new image of the Leo Triplet (clockwise from top, NGC 3628, M65, and M66), a trio of galaxies that the constellation Leo is “sitting” on.

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> The Leo Triplet
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M65
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 3628
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> M65,M66, NGC 3628
Telescope:<\/strong> Orion 8″ f\/3.9 Imaging Newtonian
Camera:<\/strong> SBIG STF-8300C
Object Type:<\/strong> Galaxy Group\/Cluster
Distance:<\/strong> 35 Mly
Constellation:<\/strong> Leo
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 11 Hrs, 20′, 43.00″
Declination:<\/strong> 13\u00b0, 11′, 55.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 9.20
Photo Notes:<\/strong> 138 x 60s One Shot Color, stacked in DSS 4(64-bit) and processed in Photoshop CS4<\/em>
(Image ID: 250)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Andromeda Galaxy<\/strong>

M31, the Andromeda Galaxy

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Andromeda Galaxy
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M31
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 224
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> n\/a
Telescope:<\/strong> Vernonscope
Camera:<\/strong> Canon 350D
Object Type:<\/strong> Spiral Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong> 2.54 Mly
Constellation:<\/strong> Andromeda
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 0 Hrs, 42′, 44.30″
Declination:<\/strong> 41\u00b0, 16′, 9.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 3.44
Photo Notes:<\/strong> 120x60s one shot color, stacked in DeepSky Stacker, processed in Photoshop CS4<\/em>
(Image ID: 247)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Sculptor Galaxy<\/strong>

NGC 253, the Scupltor or Silver Dollar galaxy, taken using iTelescope.net’s T32 from Siding Spring, Australia

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Sculptor Galaxy
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> n\/a
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 235
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Silver Dollar Galaxy
Telescope:<\/strong> Unknown
Camera:<\/strong> Unknown
Object Type:<\/strong> Spiral Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong> 11.4 Mly
Constellation:<\/strong> Sculptor
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 0 Hrs, 47′, 33.00″
Declination:<\/strong> -25\u00b0, 17′, 18.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 8.00
Photo Notes:<\/strong> Taken using a Planewave CDK 17″ with an FLI Proline 16803 Mono imager. 300s Luminance, 120 seconds each RGB and Hydrogen Alpha at 2×2 binning. Processed using Adobe Photoshop CS4.<\/em>
(Image ID: 243)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Messier 33: the Triangulum Galaxy<\/strong>

Taken using the Open University’s PIRATE telescope on Tenerife in the Canary Islands

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Triangulum Galaxy
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M33
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 598
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Pinwheel Galaxy (name shared with M101)
Telescope:<\/strong> Unknown
Camera:<\/strong> Unknown
Object Type:<\/strong> Spiral Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong> 2.38 to 3.07 Mly
Constellation:<\/strong> Triangulum
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 1 Hrs, 33′, 50.02″
Declination:<\/strong> 30\u00b0, 39′, 36.70″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 5.72
Photo Notes:<\/strong> 180 seconds each LRGB, processed in PhotoShop<\/em>
(Image ID: 242)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Centaurus A<\/strong>

A new image of Centaurus A taken using iTelescope.net’s T17, a Planewave CDK 430mm at f\/6.8.

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Centaurus A Galaxy
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> n\/a
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 5128
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> n\/a
Telescope:<\/strong> Planewave CDK 430
Camera:<\/strong> FLI Proline PL4710
Object Type:<\/strong> Elliptical Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong> 10-16 Mly
Constellation:<\/strong> Centaurus
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 13 Hrs, 25′, 27.60″
Declination:<\/strong> -43\u00b0, 1′, 9.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 6.84
Photo Notes:<\/strong> 5x60s Luminance, 1,1,1 x 60x RGB. Lum stacked in DSS, processed in Photoshop CC2017.<\/em>
(Image ID: 118)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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M 82<\/strong>

The Cigar Galaxy, M82.

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Cigar Galaxy
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M82
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 3034
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> ARP 337, PGC 28655
Telescope:<\/strong> BRT Galaxy C14 w\/foc red
Camera:<\/strong> BRT FLI Maxcam CM2-1 E2V CCD47-10
Object Type:<\/strong> Irregular Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong> 12 Mly
Constellation:<\/strong> Ursa Major
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 9 Hrs, 55′, 52.20″
Declination:<\/strong> 69\u00b0, 40′, 47.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 8.41
Photo Notes:<\/strong> 180 seconds RGB<\/em>
(Image ID: 102)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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M81 Bode’s Galaxy<\/strong>

M81, Bode’s Galaxy, taken using the Bradford Robotic Telescope.

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Bode’s Galaxy
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M81
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 3031
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> UGC 5318, PGC 28630
Telescope:<\/strong> BRT Galaxy C14 w\/foc red
Camera:<\/strong> BRT FLI Maxcam CM2-1 E2V CCD47-10
Object Type:<\/strong> Spiral Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong> 12 Mly
Constellation:<\/strong> Ursa Major
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 9 Hrs, 55′, 33.20″
Declination:<\/strong> 69\u00b0, 3′, 55.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 6.90
Photo Notes:<\/strong> 180 seconds RGB. Processed in Photoshop using Carboni’s acitons.<\/em>
(Image ID: 101)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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M63 the Sunflower Galaxy<\/strong>

M63 the Sunflower Galaxy taken using the Bradford Robotic Telescope

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Sunflower Galaxy
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M63
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 5055
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> UGC 8334, PGC 46153
Telescope:<\/strong> BRT Galaxy C14 w\/foc red
Camera:<\/strong> BRT FLI Maxcam CM2-1 E2V CCD47-10
Object Type:<\/strong> Spiral Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong> 37
Constellation:<\/strong> Canes Venatici
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 13 Hrs, 15′, 49.30″
Declination:<\/strong> 42\u00b0, 1′, 45.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 9.30
Photo Notes:<\/strong> 180 seconds RGB<\/em>
(Image ID: 100)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Triangulum Galaxy<\/strong>

The Triangulum Galaxy taken by the Bradford Robotic Telescope

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Triangulum Galaxy
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M33
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 598
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> PGC 005818
Telescope:<\/strong> BRT Cluster 180mm f2.8 Lens
Camera:<\/strong> BRT FLI Maxcam CM2-1 E2V CCD47-10
Object Type:<\/strong> Spiral Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong> 2.3 Mly
Constellation:<\/strong> Triangulum
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 1 Hrs, 33′, 50.02″
Declination:<\/strong> 30\u00b0, 39′, 36.70″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 5.72
Photo Notes:<\/strong> 180 seconds RGB<\/em>
(Image ID: 99)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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M31 the Great Galaxy in Andromeda<\/strong>

M31 taken using iTelescope.net’s T14

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Andromeda Galaxy
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M31
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 224
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> UGC 454, PGC 2557
Telescope:<\/strong> Takahashi FSQ Flourite
Camera:<\/strong> SBIG STL-11000M
Object Type:<\/strong> Spiral Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong> 2.5 Mly
Constellation:<\/strong> Andromeda
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 0 Hrs, 42′, 44.30″
Declination:<\/strong> 41\u00b0, 16′, 9.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 3.44
Photo Notes:<\/strong> 5 Mins LUM, 2 each RGB. Post processed in Photoshop CS4 using Carboni’s Actions.<\/em>
(Image ID: 98)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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M104 the Sombrero Galaxy<\/strong>

The sombrero taken using the Bradford Robotic Telescope

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Sombrero Galaxy
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M104
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 4594
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> UGC 293, PGC 3132
Telescope:<\/strong> BRT Galaxy C14 w\/foc red
Camera:<\/strong> BRT FLI Maxcam CM2-1 E2V CCD47-10
Object Type:<\/strong> Spiral Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong> 30 MLy
Constellation:<\/strong> Virgo
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 12 Hrs, 39′, 59.40″
Declination:<\/strong> -11\u00b0, 37′, 23.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 8.98
Photo Notes:<\/strong> 180 seconds RGB Processed in Photoshop CS4 using Carboni’s actions.<\/em>
(Image ID: 97)
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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M100<\/strong>

M100 taken using the Bradford Robotic Telescope

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> M100
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M100
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 4321
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> n\/a
Telescope:<\/strong> BRT Galaxy C14 w\/foc red
Camera:<\/strong> BRT FLI Maxcam CM2-1 E2V CCD47-10
Object Type:<\/strong> Spiral Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong> 55 Mly
Constellation:<\/strong> Coma Berenices
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 12 Hrs, 22′, 54.90″
Declination:<\/strong> 15\u00b0, 49′, 21.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 10.10
Photo Notes:<\/strong> 180 sec RGB processed in Photoshop CS4 using Carboni’s actions<\/em>
(Image ID: 96)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Sculptor Galaxy<\/strong>

Taken at Columbus on 10\/18\/2014

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Sculptor Galaxy
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> Mn\/a
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 253
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Silver Dollar Galaxy, Silver Coin
Telescope:<\/strong> C14 with focal reducer
Camera:<\/strong> Canon 350D
Object Type:<\/strong> Spiral Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong> 11.4 Mly
Constellation:<\/strong> Sculptor
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 0 Hrs, 47′, 33.00″
Declination:<\/strong> -25\u00b0, 17′, 18.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 8.00
Photo Notes:<\/strong> This was taken using the C14 with two focal reducers, double-stacked. The resulting image suffered from significant coma and vignetting. The center of the frame wasn’t too bad, however. This image is 5 subframes of 300s each stacked in DeepSky Stacker and post-processed in Photoshop using a pseudo-luminance frame.<\/em>
(Image ID: 86)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Triangulum Galaxy<\/strong>

A new image of M33 taken on 10\/18\/2014 at Columbus

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Triangulum Galaxy
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M33
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 598
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Pinwheel Galaxy
Telescope:<\/strong> Vernonscope
Camera:<\/strong> Canon 350D
Object Type:<\/strong> Spiral Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong> 3 Mly
Constellation:<\/strong> Triangulum
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 1 Hrs, 33′, 0.00″
Declination:<\/strong> 30\u00b0, 39′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 5.70
Photo Notes:<\/strong> 10 frames at 300s stacked in DeepSky Stacker and post-processed in Photoshop using pseudo-luminance frame.<\/em>
(Image ID: 85)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Andromeda Galaxy<\/strong>

My nemesis, M31, taken on 10\/18\/2014 at Columbus.

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> The Andromeda Galaxy
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M31
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 224
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Andromeda Nebula (archaic)
Telescope:<\/strong> Vernonscope
Camera:<\/strong> Canon 350D
Object Type:<\/strong> Spiral Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong> 2.5 Mly
Constellation:<\/strong> Andromeda
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 0 Hrs, 42′, 44.30″
Declination:<\/strong> 41\u00b0, 16′, 10.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 3.44
Photo Notes:<\/strong> 5 frames of 300s each stacked in DeepSky Stacker and post-processed using pseudo-luminance in Photoshop.<\/em>
(Image ID: 84)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Andromeda Galaxy<\/strong>

My nemesis, M31, taken on 10\/18\/2014 at Columbus.

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> The Andromeda Galaxy
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M31
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 224
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Andromeda Nebula (archaic)
Telescope:<\/strong> Vernonscope
Camera:<\/strong> Canon 350D
Object Type:<\/strong> Spiral Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong> 2.5 Mly
Constellation:<\/strong> Andromeda
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 0 Hrs, 42′, 44.30″
Declination:<\/strong> 41\u00b0, 16′, 10.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 3.44
Photo Notes:<\/strong> 5 frames of 300s each stacked in DeepSky Stacker and post-processed using pseudo-luminance in Photoshop.<\/em>
(Image ID: 83)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Another shot of M51<\/strong>

Probably my best personal shot to date of M51. Taken at Columbus.

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> M51
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M51
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 5194
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Whirlpool galaxy
Telescope:<\/strong> Meade 2080 with focal reducer
Camera:<\/strong> SBIG STF-8300C
Object Type:<\/strong> Spiral Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong> 23 Mly
Constellation:<\/strong> Canes Venatici
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 13 Hrs, 29′, 52.70″
Declination:<\/strong> 47\u00b0, 11′, 43.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 8.40
Photo Notes:<\/strong> About 50 minutes of one-shot color light in 5 minute subs. BIN3x3 and cleaned up with dark frames.<\/em>
(Image ID: 81)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Center of the Galaxy<\/strong>

This is the center of the Milky Way taken from Columbus, TX.

Designations:<\/strong>
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Milky Way
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M0
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 0
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 Other:<\/strong> n\/a
Telescope:<\/strong> None
Camera:<\/strong> Canon 350D
Object Type:<\/strong> Spiral Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong> 30000.00
Constellation:<\/strong> Sagittarius
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 17 Hrs, 45′, 40.04″
Declination:<\/strong> -29\u00b0, 0′, 28.12″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 1.00
300 s taken through 18-55mm lens.<\/em>
(Image ID: 76)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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M81 – reprocessed<\/strong>

A reprocessing of my M81 image. I need to gather more light from a better source.

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Bode’s Galaxy
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M81
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 3031
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> UGC5318, PGC28630
Telescope:<\/strong> BRT Galaxy C14 w\/foc red
Camera:<\/strong> BRT FLI Maxcam CM2-1 E2V CCD47-10
Object Type:<\/strong> Spiral Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong> 12000000.00
Constellation:<\/strong> Ursa Major
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 9 Hrs, 55′, 32.20″
Declination:<\/strong> 69\u00b0, 3′, 55.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 6.94
Photo Notes:<\/strong> 180 sec each R,G,B<\/em>
(Image ID: 75)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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M51<\/strong>

Another image of the Whirlpool Galaxy

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Rosse’s Galaxy
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M51
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 5194
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> UGC8493, PGC47404, VV001a, VV403, Arp85, GC3572
Telescope:<\/strong> Unknown
Camera:<\/strong> Unknown
Object Type:<\/strong> Irregular Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong> 23000000.00
Constellation:<\/strong> Canes Venatici
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 13 Hrs, 29′, 52.70″
Declination:<\/strong> 47\u00b0, 11′, 43.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 8.40
Photo Notes:<\/strong> To be updated when more info available<\/em>
(Image ID: 74)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Rosse’s Galaxy<\/strong>

The Whirlpool Galaxy, aka Lord Rosse’s Galaxy.

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Rosse’s Galaxy
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M51
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 5194
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> UGC8493, PGC47404, VV001a, VV403, Arp85, GC3572
Telescope:<\/strong> Takahashi Epsilon 250
Camera:<\/strong> SBIG ST10XME
Object Type:<\/strong> Irregular Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong> 23000000.00
Constellation:<\/strong> Canes Venatici
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 13 Hrs, 29′, 52.70″
Declination:<\/strong> 47\u00b0, 11′, 43.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 8.40
Photo Notes:<\/strong> 300s each LRGB<\/em>
(Image ID: 73)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Sculptor Galaxy<\/strong>

Another picture of the Sculptor Galaxy. This was taken with the Bradford Robotic Telescope.

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> NGC 253
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M0
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 253
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Silver Dollar Galaxy
Telescope:<\/strong> Unknown
Camera:<\/strong> Unknown
Object Type:<\/strong> Spiral Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong> 11400.00
Constellation:<\/strong> Sculptor
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 0 Hrs, 47′, 33.00″
Declination:<\/strong> -25\u00b0, 17′, 15.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 7.30
Photo Notes:<\/strong> Taken through the Bradford Robotic Telescope Galaxy Cam<\/em>
(Image ID: 66)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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M101<\/strong>

Another shot of M101, taken using iTelescope’s T21 (http:\/\/www.itelescope.net\/telescope-t21\/) – a 431mm Planewave CDK. Probably my best pic to date.

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> M101
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M101
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 5457
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> UGC 8981, PGC 50063, Arp 26
Telescope:<\/strong> Unknown
Camera:<\/strong> Unknown
Object Type:<\/strong> Spiral Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong> 21000.00
Constellation:<\/strong> Ursa Major
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 14 Hrs, 3′, 12.00″
Declination:<\/strong> 54\u00b0, 20′, 58.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 7.50
Photo Notes:<\/strong> 300 sec lum, bin 1×1, 120 seconds each RGB bin 3×3.<\/em>
(Image ID: 65)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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M101<\/strong>

Taken using the BRT

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> The Pinwheel Galaxy
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M101
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 5457
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Pinwheel
Telescope:<\/strong> Unknown
Camera:<\/strong> Unknown
Object Type:<\/strong> Spiral Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong> 21000.00
Constellation:<\/strong> Ursa Major
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 14 Hrs, 3′, 12.00″
Declination:<\/strong> 54\u00b0, 20′, 58.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 7.50
Photo Notes:<\/strong> Taken using the BRT, 180000 milliseconds (3 min) RGB<\/em>
(Image ID: 64)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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M81 Bode’s Galaxy<\/strong>

Taken using the Bradford Robotic Telescope, this is a tricky target due to the diffuse spiral arms and bright core.

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> M81
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M81
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 3031
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Bode’s Galaxy
Telescope:<\/strong> Unknown
Camera:<\/strong> Un-named webcam
Object Type:<\/strong> Spiral Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong> 11800.00
Constellation:<\/strong> Ursa Major
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 9 Hrs, 55′, 34.00″
Declination:<\/strong> 69\u00b0, 4′, 2.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 7.00
Photo Notes:<\/strong> Taken using the Bradford Robotic Telescope, 180000 milliseconds (3 min) RGB (no lum)<\/em>
(Image ID: 63)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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M51<\/strong>

My favorite interacting pair. Taken using the Bradford Robotic Telescope.

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> M51 the Whirlpool Galaxy
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M51
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 5194
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> M51a and M51b
Telescope:<\/strong> Unknown
Camera:<\/strong> Unknown
Object Type:<\/strong> Spiral Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong> 25000.00
Constellation:<\/strong> Canes Venatici
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 13 Hrs, 29′, 53.00″
Declination:<\/strong> 47\u00b0, 11′, 44.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 8.10
Photo Notes:<\/strong> 180000 milliseconds RGB on the Bradford Robotic Telescope.<\/em>
(Image ID: 62)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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M33 the Triangulum Galaxy<\/strong>

Another reprocessing of a previous image, now with better color balance and better detail.

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> M33
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M33
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 598
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Pinwheel Galaxy
Telescope:<\/strong> Meade 2080
Camera:<\/strong> Nikon D5000
Object Type:<\/strong> Spiral Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong> 3000.00
Constellation:<\/strong> Triangulum
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 1 Hrs, 33′, 52.00″
Declination:<\/strong> 30\u00b0, 39′, 29.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 5.50
Photo Notes:<\/strong> Reprocessed using pseudo LRGB processing<\/em>
(Image ID: 61)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Centaurus A<\/strong>

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Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Centaurus A
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> n\/a
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 5128
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Centaurus A
Telescope:<\/strong> Unknown
Camera:<\/strong> Unknown
Object Type:<\/strong> Lenticular (S0), Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong>
Constellation:<\/strong> Centaurus
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 0 Hrs, 0′, 0.00″
Declination:<\/strong> 0\u00b0, 0′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 0.00
I can no longer recall the details of this image’s capture or processing<\/em>
(Image ID: 54)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Antennae Galaxies<\/strong>

Caption To Be Added Later

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Antennae Galaxies
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> n\/a
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 4038
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> ARP 244
Telescope:<\/strong> Unknown
Camera:<\/strong> Unknown
Object Type:<\/strong> Lenticular (S0), Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong>
Constellation:<\/strong> Corvus
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 0 Hrs, 0′, 0.00″
Declination:<\/strong> 0\u00b0, 0′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 0.00
I can no longer recall the details of this image’s capture or processing<\/em>
(Image ID: 53)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Sculptor Galaxy<\/strong>

Caption To Be Added Later

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Sculptor Galaxy
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> n\/a
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 253
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Silver Dollar Galaxy
Telescope:<\/strong> Unknown
Camera:<\/strong> Unknown
Object Type:<\/strong> Elliptical Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong>
Constellation:<\/strong> Sculptor
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 0 Hrs, 0′, 0.00″
Declination:<\/strong> 0\u00b0, 0′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 0.00
I can no longer recall the details of this image’s capture or processing<\/em>
(Image ID: 52)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Sculptor Galaxy<\/strong>

Caption To Be Added Later

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Sculptor Galaxy
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> n\/a
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 253
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Silver Dollar Galaxy
Telescope:<\/strong> Unknown
Camera:<\/strong> Unknown
Object Type:<\/strong> Elliptical Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong>
Constellation:<\/strong> Sculptor
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 0 Hrs, 0′, 0.00″
Declination:<\/strong> 0\u00b0, 0′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 0.00
I can no longer recall the details of this image’s capture or processing<\/em>
(Image ID: 51)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Sculptor Galaxy<\/strong>

Caption To Be Added Later

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Sculptor Galaxy
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> n\/a
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 253
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Silver Dollar Galaxy
Telescope:<\/strong> Unknown
Camera:<\/strong> Unknown
Object Type:<\/strong> Elliptical Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong>
Constellation:<\/strong> Sculptor
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 0 Hrs, 0′, 0.00″
Declination:<\/strong> 0\u00b0, 0′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 0.00
I can no longer recall the details of this image’s capture or processing<\/em>
(Image ID: 50)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Leo Triplet<\/strong>

Caption To Be Added Later

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> The Leo Triplet
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> n\/a
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> n\/a
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> N\/A
Telescope:<\/strong> Unknown
Camera:<\/strong> Unknown
Object Type:<\/strong> Moon
Distance:<\/strong>
Constellation:<\/strong> Leo
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 0 Hrs, 0′, 0.00″
Declination:<\/strong> 0\u00b0, 0′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 0.00
I can no longer recall the details of this image’s capture or processing<\/em>
(Image ID: 45)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Whirlpool Galaxy<\/strong>

Caption To Be Added Later

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Whirlpool Galaxy
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M51
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 5194
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Whirlpool Galaxy
Telescope:<\/strong> Unknown
Camera:<\/strong> Unknown
Object Type:<\/strong> Spiral Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong> 37000.00
Constellation:<\/strong> Canes Venatici
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 13 Hrs, 29′, 0.00″
Declination:<\/strong> 47\u00b0, 12′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 8.40
I can no longer recall the details of this image’s capture or processing<\/em>
(Image ID: 36)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Whirlpool Galaxy<\/strong>

Caption To Be Added Later

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Whirlpool Galaxy
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M51
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 5194
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Whirlpool Galaxy
Telescope:<\/strong> Unknown
Camera:<\/strong> Unknown
Object Type:<\/strong> Spiral Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong> 37000.00
Constellation:<\/strong> Canes Venatici
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 13 Hrs, 29′, 0.00″
Declination:<\/strong> 47\u00b0, 12′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 8.40
I can no longer recall the details of this image’s capture or processing<\/em>
(Image ID: 35)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Whirlpool Galaxy<\/strong>

Caption To Be Added Later

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Whirlpool Galaxy
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M51
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 5194
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Whirlpool Galaxy
Telescope:<\/strong> Unknown
Camera:<\/strong> Unknown
Object Type:<\/strong> Spiral Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong> 37000.00
Constellation:<\/strong> Canes Venatici
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 13 Hrs, 29′, 0.00″
Declination:<\/strong> 47\u00b0, 12′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 8.40
I can no longer recall the details of this image’s capture or processing<\/em>
(Image ID: 34)
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Whirlpool Galaxy<\/strong>

Caption To Be Added Later

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Whirlpool Galaxy
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M51
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 5194
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Whirlpool Galaxy
Telescope:<\/strong> Unknown
Camera:<\/strong> Unknown
Object Type:<\/strong> Spiral Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong> 37000.00
Constellation:<\/strong> Canes Venatici
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 13 Hrs, 29′, 0.00″
Declination:<\/strong> 47\u00b0, 12′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 8.40
I can no longer recall the details of this image’s capture or processing<\/em>
(Image ID: 33)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Whirlpool Galaxy<\/strong>

Caption To Be Added Later

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Whirlpool Galaxy
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M51
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 5194
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Whirlpool Galaxy
Telescope:<\/strong> Unknown
Camera:<\/strong> Unknown
Object Type:<\/strong> Spiral Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong> 37000.00
Constellation:<\/strong> Canes Venatici
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 13 Hrs, 29′, 0.00″
Declination:<\/strong> 47\u00b0, 12′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 8.40
I can no longer recall the details of this image’s capture or processing<\/em>
(Image ID: 32)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Pinwheel Galaxy<\/strong>

Caption To Be Added Later

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Triangulum Galaxy
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M33
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 598
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Pinwheel Galaxy
Telescope:<\/strong> Unknown
Camera:<\/strong> Unknown
Object Type:<\/strong> Spiral Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong> 3000.00
Constellation:<\/strong> Triangulum
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 1 Hrs, 33′, 0.00″
Declination:<\/strong> 30\u00b0, 39′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 5.70
I can no longer recall the details of this image’s capture or processing<\/em>
(Image ID: 28)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Pinwheel Galaxy<\/strong>

Caption To Be Added Later

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Triangulum Galaxy
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M33
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 598
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Pinwheel Galaxy
Telescope:<\/strong> Unknown
Camera:<\/strong> Unknown
Object Type:<\/strong> Spiral Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong> 3000.00
Constellation:<\/strong> Triangulum
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 1 Hrs, 33′, 0.00″
Declination:<\/strong> 30\u00b0, 39′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 5.70
I can no longer recall the details of this image’s capture or processing<\/em>
(Image ID: 27)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Pinwheel Galaxy<\/strong>

Caption To Be Added Later

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Triangulum Galaxy
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M33
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 598
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Pinwheel Galaxy
Telescope:<\/strong> Unknown
Camera:<\/strong> Unknown
Object Type:<\/strong> Spiral Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong> 3000.00
Constellation:<\/strong> Triangulum
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 1 Hrs, 33′, 0.00″
Declination:<\/strong> 30\u00b0, 39′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 5.70
I can no longer recall the details of this image’s capture or processing<\/em>
(Image ID: 26)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Pinwheel Galaxy<\/strong>

Another very tricky target, the Triangulum Galaxy. I need more exposure time to get the spiral arms better.

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Triangulum Galaxy
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M33
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 598
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Pinwheel Galaxy
Telescope:<\/strong> Vernonscope
Camera:<\/strong> Nikon D5000
Object Type:<\/strong> Spiral Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong> 3000.00
Constellation:<\/strong> Triangulum
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 1 Hrs, 33′, 0.00″
Declination:<\/strong> 30\u00b0, 39′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 5.70
I can no longer recall the details of this image’s capture or processing<\/em>
(Image ID: 25)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Andromeda Galaxy<\/strong>

Another try on M31. Better processing techniques. M32 is obvious as well.

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Andromeda Galaxy
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M31
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 224
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Andromeda Galaxy
Telescope:<\/strong> Vernonscope
Camera:<\/strong> Nikon D5000
Object Type:<\/strong> Spiral Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong> 2900.00
Constellation:<\/strong> Andromeda
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 0 Hrs, 42′, 0.00″
Declination:<\/strong> 41\u00b0, 16′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 3.40
I can no longer recall the details of this image’s capture or processing<\/em>
(Image ID: 24)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Andromeda Galaxy<\/strong>

The Andromeda galaxy is another tough target. Bright core, faint spiral, and so large it’s hard to fit in a single frame. Still, it’s a great object to shoot.

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Andromeda Galaxy
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M31
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 224
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Andromeda Galaxy
Telescope:<\/strong> Vernonscope
Camera:<\/strong> Nikon D5000
Object Type:<\/strong> Spiral Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong> 2900.00
Constellation:<\/strong> Andromeda
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 0 Hrs, 42′, 0.00″
Declination:<\/strong> 41\u00b0, 16′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 3.40
I can no longer recall the details of this image’s capture or processing<\/em>
(Image ID: 23)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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