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NGC891 - Edge-on Galaxy in Andromeda
Description: A "classic" edge-on spiral galaxy in Andromeda. For comparison, my best film based image taken with 50% more focal length is here. Camera: SBIG ST-8, CFW8 Optics: 8" f6 Newtonian Filter: none Exposure: 4 x 20 minutes at -25C. Guiding: self guided Location: near Cayley, Ab. Date: November 13th, 2004