Barred spiral galaxy NGC 925

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Barred spiral galaxy NGC 925

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NGC 925 is a barred spiral galaxy in Triangulum, about 30M light years distant.

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Imaged from by back yard in North Attleboro. Click image for full acquisition details and higher resolution version.
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Andy it's absolutely beautiful!!!
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Interesting arm structure in that one, great image Andy!
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Mike and Jerry, thanks for looking!
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Another fantastic image Andy!
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21 hours of subs! Then another week of processing. :lol:

Beautiful image, Andy. Well worth the effort.

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wow very well done.
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Andy, very nice work. How the heck do you get anything done around the house with all the processing time spent on these fine images? I bet the paint is peeling off the house, the grass is a foot high and the garage needs cleaning out! Keep'em coming!
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thanks, guys :) it's great having the opportunity to share images here on the message board.
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Andy anyone who takes the time to post these beautiful images, are appreciated . It serves as motivations to all to do the same or better . Happy Holidays to you and family, Jerry
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