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turbulentvortex — The Triangulum Galaxy
Published: 2017-07-31 18:08:08 +0000 UTC; Views: 1054; Favourites: 112; Downloads: 37
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Description
The Triangulum Galaxy is a spiral galaxy in the constellation of Triangulum. It is the third largest galaxy in the local group, after the andromeda galaxy and the milky way. Its spiral arms shine strongly with red hydrogen-rich nebulae, indicative of active star-forming activity.
Acquisition Information:
Telescope: FSQ85ED at f/5.3
Camera: SBIG ST8300M, Baader LRGB filters
Mount: Losmandy G11/G2
Integration: 130 minutes HaLRGB
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You are most welcome!
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Great! Very instructive! It makes us think on our real size in Universe.
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Thank you! The scale of the cosmos sure is mind boggling indeed
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Thank you! It is 3 million light years away. In kilometres, it would be 3 followed by 16 zeros.
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It's just astonishing to think what we're actually looking at here. Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you! It is staggering indeed.
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