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Object(s):
M31

Constellation:
Andromeda

Description:
CCD Image of Nucleus/Dust Lane M31 Galaxy

Date/Time:
2003-08-23

03:23 to 03:23h UT

CCD Image:
ST7 Image
11.4 x 7.6 arc sec , 1.78 arc sec/pixel
#52253- 58
File: M31.20030823.im52253-58.sum6x120s.midrange_brighten.gif (78 kb)
Subject: M31

Exposure:
6 x 20 sec (summed) , 2x2 binning
None
CCD temp. -10 deg C
Filter : None

Equipment:
SBIG ST-7e (ABG) CCD Camera
Meade 8" f/10 SCT telescope (LX200)
operating at f/10 (F=2068mm)
Equatorial Wedge/Permanent Pier
Setup: LX200 >JMI NGF > 1.1/4" nose >ST-7e

Observer/Location:
David Richards
Backyard observatory [Kingcup]
(suburban site, 45m amsl, mag 4 to 4.5 skies)
Dorset, UK

Seeing:
FWHM 5.5 arc secs

Sky Position:

Processing:
Dark Subtract, Image Align, Summed, Mid-range Brighten
Software : CCDSoft V5, PaintShop Pro 5

Related Images:

Page Links:
Galaxies
Images (2003-08-22) / M31


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