M31: Andromeda Galaxy
M31: Andromeda Galaxy |
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M31 |
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Object Data |
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| Object type: | Spiral Galaxy | ||
| Size: | 3.2 degrees | ||
| Magnitude: | 3.4 | ||
| Constellation: | Andromeda | ||
| Distance: | 2.5 million light years | ||
Notes: |
The Andromeda and Milky Way Galaxies are expected to collide in around 4-5 billion years merging into a giant elliptical galaxy. |
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Exposure Data |
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| Date: | 09/28/19 | ||
| Location: | Little Blair Valley, Anza Borrego Desert, CA | ||
| Telescope: | FSQ 106, 530mm f/5.4 | ||
| Camera: | ZWO- ASI1600mm Pro with Astronomik LRGB filters | ||
| Mount: | AP 1100 mount GTOCP3 | ||
| Exposure time: | L 14 x 5 min; RGB (8 x 5 min each) | ||
| Exposure time total: | 3.5 hrs | ||
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