NGC 891: Edge-on Spiral in Andromeda

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This galaxy is perhaps the most beautiful example of a near-by spiral galaxy viewed edgewise. Note the small companion galaxies above and beneath the disk. This particular galaxy is of interest to astronomers that study the dynamics of material in the galactic plane of spiral galaxies. In this example, there are sprays of material (gas and dust) that are being accelerated perpendicular to the disk. This effect is not well-understood. Please see click here to see the full resolution image.

Equipment

20in RC Optical Systems telescope operating at f/8.4
Paramount ME Robotic Telescope Mount
SBIG ST10XME CCD camera with color filter wheel

L R G B color production was used to create this image.

Luminance = 75 minutes binned 1x1
 Red = 20 minutes binned 2x2
 Green = 20 minutes binned 2x2
 Blue = 20 minutes binned 2x2
  • To see the old image using the 16in Meade telescope, please click HERE
  • One iteration of L-R deconvolution (sharpening) algorithm using CCDsharp was applied to the luminance image.

  • The AO unit was used for this image.

    • Minimum credit line: Dale Cupp/Flynn Haase/NOAO/AURA/NSF

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    Updated: 10/11/2002