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.

Créditos:

KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Dale Cupp/Flynn Haase

About the Image

Id:noao-n891cuppw
Tipo:Observation
Release date:26 de Febrero de 2014 a las 06:00
Size:1800 x 1209 px

Sobre el Objeto

Nombre:NGC 891
Constellation:Andromeda
Categoría:Galaxies

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Coordenadas

ObjectValue
Posición (AR):2 22 53.14
Posición (Dec):42° 21' 56.03"
Campo visual:10.96 x 7.35 arcminutes
Orientación:North is 144.4° right of vertical


Colores y Filtros

BandaLongitud de OndaTelescopio
Optical
B
438 nmVisitor Center Roll off Roof Observatory
Other CCD
Optical
G
475 nmVisitor Center Roll off Roof Observatory
Other CCD
Optical
R
625 nmVisitor Center Roll off Roof Observatory
Other CCD
Optical
Broad Band
555 nmVisitor Center Roll off Roof Observatory
Other CCD