Tuesday, 29 October 2019

More Data and New Galaxies

Now that I have all the software issues resolved I can start doing longer exposures. First, I have  more data for the Fireworks Galaxy, so there is a better image. I also spent a couple of hours imaging NGC 678, 680 and IC 1730 in Aries.

Fireworks Galaxy

NGC 678, 680 and IC 1730 in Aries

Here is the plate solve from Astrometry:

Center (RA, Dec):(27.234, 21.926)
Center (RA, hms):01h 48m 56.262s
Center (Dec, dms):+21° 55' 32.561"
Size:56.9 x 37.9 arcmin
Radius:0.569 deg
Pixel scale:0.715 arcsec/pixel
Orientation:Up is 65.9 degrees E of N


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