NGC 7331 and Beyond, Lluis Romero Ventura

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Description

NGC 7331 (also known as Caldwell 30) is a spiral galaxy about 40 million light-years (12 Mpc) away in the constellation Pegasus. It was discovered by William Herschel in 1784.NGC 7331 is the brightest member of the NGC 7331 Group of galaxies.

The galaxy is similar in size and structure to the galaxy we inhabit, and is often referred to as "the Milky Way's twin", although recent discoveries regarding the structure of the Milky Way may call this similarity into doubt.

Location: Àger-Lleida-Spain

Average SQM : 21.5

Dates: Several days betwen July and August made by remote control

Telescope: GSO RC14" Truss f/8 df:2848 mm

Mount: DDM85

Camera: Moravian G3-11000

Flattener: TS 2"

Exposures: L:41x600 sec bin1 // RGB: 35x600 sec bin2

Software: CCDStack + Pixinsight + Photoshop CC 2015

Best regards,

Luis

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NGC 7331 and Beyond, Lluis Romero Ventura