A closer look at the Andromeda Galaxy
Acquisition Details
| Filter | Exposure | Count | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | 240s | 136 | 9h |
| Total Integration | 9 hours | ||
- Telescope: ZWO FF65 APO
- Camera: Sony A6000
- Mount: ZWO AM5N
About the Target
M31, the Andromeda Galaxy, is a massive spiral galaxy in the constellation Andromeda and the largest member of the Local Group. It contains hundreds of billions of stars and several satellite galaxies, including M32 and M110.
Visible to the naked eye under dark skies, M31 is the closest spiral galaxy to the Milky Way and is on a collision course with it in about 4 billion years.