Skymonsters

Astrophotography by Nicola Montecchiari

NGC7331

Galaxy NGC7331
Date/Place2025-08-18 at Elijah Observatory
CoordinatesAR 22h 37m 04s DEC 34° 24'57"
InstrumentGSO RC10 Truss
CameraQSI583wsg
IntegrationL: 50 x 600 sec.
RGB:25 x 600 sec.
CommentIt is a stunning unbarred spiral galaxy located approximately 40 to 50 million light-years away in the constellation Pegasus. Often referred to as the "Milky Way's Twin," it shares a similar size, mass, and star formation rate with our own galaxy. However, recent observations have revealed some fascinating quirks that set it apart.