M110 : Andromeda's satellite Galaxy

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Messier Number:
M110

NGC Number:
NGC 205

Common Name:
The Andremeda Galaxy

Constellation:
Andromeda

Distance from Earth:
2.69 million light-years

Visual Magnitude:
8.9

Size:
21'9 × 11'0

Rate:

Description:
Messier 110 (also known as M110 and NGC 205) is a dwarf elliptical galaxy that is a satellite of the Andromeda Galaxy. M110 contains some dust and hints of recent star formation, which is unusual for dwarf elliptical galaxies in general.(Wikipedia)

Date Taken:
15 August 2007

Location:
Italy - Altopiano dei 7 communi

Weather:
Temp = 15°C

Equipment:
Skywatcher HEq5 Pro
Sigma 70-300mm Apo
Images aquired with: 
Canon 400D

Exposure Specs:
Lights: 5x180 sec @ 800ISO
Darks: 5x180 sec
Flats: - 
Offsets: 10

Total Exposure: 15min

Processed with:
Deepskystacker
Adobe Photoshop CS 2