M31 Andromeda Galaxy

The famous Andromeda Galaxy, also known as M31, takes its name from its host constellation. Located 2.5 million light-years away, this vast starry spiral is the closest galaxy similar to our own. The images reveal dense clusters of hot, young stars, especially plentiful in an enormous ring about 150,000 light-years across. As in our own galaxy, M31's disk and spiral arms contain most of the gas and dust needed to produce new generations of stars.

Sessions

Total Integration Time:

Dec. 6, 2023 - 102 * 180.0 seconds
Filter: Antlia Triband RGB Ultra

Catalogues

Messier New General Catalogue

Targets

M31 NGC224 M110 NGC205 M32 NGC221

Gear

Telescope: ZWO FF107
Camera: ZWO ASI2600MC Pro
Mount: ZWO AM5