Abell 347 with NGC 891 (C23)

Object Type(s)Galaxy
Relevant Catalog(s)All (Chron), Caldwell, NGC
Obs. Lat/Long42° 17', 073° 57'
ConstellationPerseus
Date and Time Observed2024-11-09 20:56:00
InstrumentAskar V 80mm w extender f7.5-600mm FL
CameraASI294MC-Pro
Image DetailsTotal integration time was 53m. Exposures 30s@305g, UV/IR Cut Filter. Darks subtracted, no flats. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding.
DescriptionNear the edge-on galaxy NGC 891 (C23/Silver Sliver Galaxy) lies a group of 7 galaxies known as Abell 347: NGC 906, NGC 909, NGC 910, NGC 911, NGC 912, NGC 914 and NGC 923. The cluster is part of the Perseus-Pisces Supercluster, which. The Perseus-Pisces is thought to be the most massive object within 300 million light-years.
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