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NGC 7331 and Beyond


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NGC 7331 and Beyond

 

NGC 7331 (also known as Caldwell 30) is a spiral galaxy about 40 million light-years (12 Mpc) away in the constellation Pegasus. It was discovered by William Herschel in 1784.NGC 7331 is the brightest member of the NGC 7331 Group of galaxies.

 

The galaxy is similar in size and structure to the galaxy we inhabit, and is often referred to as "the Milky Way's twin", although recent discoveries regarding the structure of the Milky Way may call this similarity into doubt.

 

Location: Àger-Lleida-Spain
Average SQM : 21.5
Dates: Several days betwen July and August made by remote control
Telescope: GSO RC14" Truss f/8 df:2848 mm
Mount: DDM85
Camera: Moravian G3-11000
Flattener: TS 2"
Exposures: L:41x600 sec bin1 // RGB: 35x600 sec bin2
Software: CCDStack + Pixinsight + Photoshop CC 2015

 

 

NGC7331_FINAL_Web_72.jpg

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Hi Luis,

 

Whow!! Absolutely wonderful image. The galaxy seems to be floating in the middle of the space in a very interesting perspective.

 

Thanks to share with us.

 

Best regards.

 

Bernard

Hello Bernard, 

 

Thank youuuuuu!! I have already processed again and the result is much better! Next year I will try to gather more photons.s.

 

Best regards

Luis.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/llromero/

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