OBJECT:
Almach (Gamma Andromedae)
DATE/LOC:
10/19/02 - Duluth, GA
EQUIPMENT:
C11 @ ƒ6, ST-8E, AO-7
EXPOSURE:
LRGB (.1 : .2 : .2 : .3)
DESCRIPTION:
The beautiful double, Almach, is actually a quadruple. The brighter "Gamma-1" is a class-K giant and is in the process of dying. The blue "Gamma-2" is also a double with a 60 year orbiting companion (not resolved).

M57 - 06/10/04

M63 - 05/05/04

M64 - 05/22/04

NGC3628 - 03/19/04


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