NGC 520

Constellation: Pisces

NGC 520 is a pair of colliding galaxies in the constellation Pisces. Its distance from Earth is about 105 million Ly. Simulations indicate this object consists of two galactic disks that began interacting about 300 million years ago. The system is still in an early stage of its merger. Link to interactive sky chart

Dates:

This image was taken in September 2022

Telescope & Mount:

Orion Optics UK ODK10 on a GM1000HPS mount

Imaging:

Camera: ZWO ASI1600MM Pro (bin 2×2)

Data:

L: 65x300s
R: 36x300s
G: 56x300s
B: 27x300s

Total integration time: 15h 20′