NGC 891 is an edge-on spiral galaxy with a clearly visible dust lane. It is located in the constellation Andromeda, near (3.5° E) to the well known double star Almach.

Surprisingly, Aladin has found only a few quasars here; I’ve marked one that’s relatively close (z=1.18) and quite bright in the lower image, to the right, next to the galaxy.

NGC 891 in detail in full resolution:

Optics:       NoName Newton 192/800
                   + GPU c.c.
Camera:    Atik One 6
Filters:        LRGB Baader
Mount:      SW AZEQ-5
Guider:       Lacerta MGEN, 50mm finder
Exposure:  19x4 min. (L)
                      9x3 min. (R, G, B each), bin 2x2
Software: PixInsight, Photoshop

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