NGC 891
This galaxy in Andromeda is perhaps the most beautiful example of a nearby 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.
This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.
Credit:KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Dale Cupp/Flynn Haase
About the Image
| Id: | noao-n891cuppw |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | Feb. 26, 2014, 6 a.m. |
| Size: | 1800 x 1209 px |
About the Object
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 2 22 53.14 |
| Position (Dec): | 42° 21' 56.03" |
| Field of view: | 10.96 x 7.35 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 144.4° right of vertical |
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Colors & filters
| Band | Wave-length | Tele-scope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical B | 438 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical G | 475 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical R | 625 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical Broad Band | 555 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |