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FMO (Fast Moving Object) in front of NGC 891

While imaging NGC 891 on the evening of Dec. 3rd, a stellar-like object moved in front of the core of NGC 891. Twelve images were taken in all and these 3 images are to show the object (middle frame) and the before and after frames. Object does not appear in any other image. The frame showing the object was taken at 8:04pm MST (03:04UT 04-DEC-2005). All images are 8 minute single exposures with a 10 second interval. Telescope - TEC APO 140 (5.5 in./980mm f/7 refractor), no reducer or flattener. No darks or flats. Baader UV/IR filter. Camera - Canon Rebel XT, IR filter removed.
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