NGC 891 provides a striking view of a spiral galaxy viewed edge on. The dust lane and central bulge are particularly clearly seen.
Date and Location - 2008-10-25 at Victoria Centre Observatory.
Conditions - Clear and cool (2-5 deg), little wind and good seeing.
Equipment - Modified Canon 350D on Meade 14" scope.
Exposure - 9 dark and 9 light frames each 248s at ISO 1600.
Processing in ImagesPlus and Photoshop.