Skymonsters

Astrophotography by Nicola Montecchiari

Arms of M31 & NGC205

Galaxy Arms of M31 & NGC205
Date/Place2012-09-15 at Saint Barthèlemy (AO)
CoordinatesAR 00h 41m 01s DEC +41° 28'07"
InstrumentVixen VC200L
CameraQSI583wsg
IntegrationLRGB composition.
L: 16x600 sec. bin 1x1
RGB: 6x600 sec. bin 2x2
CommentI believe this could be the start of a big mosaic of the M31 galaxy, every region seems very rewarding in terms of embedded objects. Interesting to see the dark nebulas close to the bulge of NGC205.