Re: The Red Galaxy
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Great shot, Gregg.
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Dr. Wikipedia says that this galaxy would be visible to the naked eye if it weren't for that intervening dust. That amazes me. Brian
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From: DarkSkyNewMexico@groups.io <DarkSkyNewMexico@groups.io> On Behalf Of Gregg Ruppel Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 6:28 PM To: undisclosed-recipients: Subject: [DarkSkyNewMexico] The Red Galaxy Hi all: IC 342 is a large face-on spiral that would appear much brighter if if didn't lie in the galactic plane. Intervening dust makes IC 342 appear somewhat red: http://www.greggsastronomy.com/IMAGES/ic342-LRGB.jpg LRGB, 18 hours total exposure from Dark Sky New Mexico -- Clear skies, Gregg Visit my astronomy & astrophotography site http://www.greggsastronomy.com/
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