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Elliptical galaxy Messier 110
Description: Elliptical galaxy in Andromeda, located below Messier 31 in this shot. The galaxy is elongated, oriented 12 o'clock to 6 o'clock. Visible in this deeper shot is a faint outer halo, oriented 2 o'clock to 8 o'clock. Film: Hypered Kodak tech pan Scope: 8" f1.5 Schmidt camera Exposure: 2 x 12 Minutes Location: Mt. Kobau, B.C. Date: August 10, 1994