M31 + mp 372 Palma

[Lester]

Hi all, With info from Rob K. of the close proximity of asteroid mp 372 Palma to the Andromeda galaxy I had a go at it last night. M31 reaches a peak altitude of 14 degrees, and was shot at less than that for this 28x2 minute exposure image.

Also included a full size crop to show the asteroid a bit clearer.

Used Takahashi Astrograph and Astro 40D.

M31= http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu109/Lester_045/Galaxy%20images/7665b754.jpg

Crop of asteroid= http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu109/Lester_045/Galaxy%20images/60c2a68a.jpg

[Hagar]

Another nice image Lester. Well done. This must be quite low in the sky.

[Lester]

Thanks Doug, yes only 10 degrees when I got it. All the best.

[SkyViking]

Nice catch, and a great image at only 10 degrees!

[Lester]

Thanks Rolf. All the best.

[Stevec35]

Pretty good for only about 10 degrees altitude Lester!

Cheers

Steve

[Lester]

Thanks Steve. Wish I was 2,000kms north then many of the nice northern object would come into view, plus would still get all the objects in the south.

All the best.

[Ross G]

Hi Lester,

A very good photo of M31 and a great capture.

Thanks.

Ross.

[Lester]

Thanks Ross for your comments.