Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Andromeda (And)  ·  Contains:  NGC 891
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NGC 891 - Spiral Galaxy in Andromeda, Hap Griffin
NGC 891 - Spiral Galaxy in Andromeda
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NGC 891 - Spiral Galaxy in Andromeda

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NGC 891 - Spiral Galaxy in Andromeda, Hap Griffin
NGC 891 - Spiral Galaxy in Andromeda
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NGC 891 - Spiral Galaxy in Andromeda

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NGC 891 is a fine example of a typical spiral galaxy as seen edge-on. The equatorial dust lane and the central bulge are very obvious in this photograph.

NGC 891 lies at a distance of 8.9 million light years.

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NGC 891 - Spiral Galaxy in Andromeda, Hap Griffin