NGC 891

Also known as: Silver Sliver Galaxy, Caldwell 23

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Analysis

Canonical edge-on galaxy showing dust and gas distribution in a typical spiral disc.

NGC 891 is the archetype Milky Way analogue used in textbooks

Coordinates: RA: 2h 22m 33.36s, Dec: +42° 20' 56.4"; Constellation: Andromeda
Observation Date: June 2, 2023
Instrument: MIRI; Filters: F770W, F1130W, F2100W
Distance: 30.0 million light years