Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Pisces (Psc)  ·  Contains:  NGC 660
NGC 660 Polar Ring Galaxy, 1074j
NGC 660 Polar Ring Galaxy
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NGC 660 Polar Ring Galaxy

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A strange galaxy called a Polar Ring Galaxy. This image is LRGB with Ha layered in towards the end of processing. I had some trouble with my guiding in RA during the subs as I didn't have a bright guide star thus the stars have a slight elongation. Besides lots of background galaxies, note the asteroid trail to the left of NGC 660. I've noticed quite a few trails in my recent images and sometimes process them out. L 20x500s, 5x400 RGB 2x2 binned, 3x900 Ha.

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NGC 660 Polar Ring Galaxy, 1074j