Arp 168 / M32

Designation(s)Arp 168, M32, NGC 221
Object Type(s)Galaxy
Relevant Catalog(s)All (Chron), Arp, Messier, NGC
Arp CategoryGalaxies with diffuse counter-tails
Obs. Lat/Long42° 17', 073° 57'
ConstellationAndromeda
Date and Time Observed2024-02-20 20:00:00
Instrument8" EdgeHD SCT
CameraASI294mc-Pro
Image DetailsUp is 95.1 degrees E of N. Total integration time was 17m 45s. Exposures 15s@305g, UV/IR Cut Filter. Darks subtracted, no flats. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding.
DescriptionThis is a very famous galaxy mostly imaged with its dominant partner, M31. It is extremely bright. I am frankly confused where Arp saw a diffuse counter trail. I don't see it in my capture, nor do I see it in the Atlas plate, which corresponds very closely to my capture. Note I've added to the gallery a wide field view of the Great Andromeda Galaxy, captured November 16, 2023. M32 is visible behind M31
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