Galaxies M88, M90, M91
Galaxies M88, M90, M91: This wide field view of a neighbouring area of Markarians chain, and also part of the Virgo Cluster, shows among many galaxies three bright spiral galaxies. M88 is the one in the lower center, M 90 in the upper right corner and M 91 is the beautiful barred spiral galaxy in the lower right corner.
Object |
Galaxies M88, M90, M91 |
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Catagory |
Galaxies |
Designation |
M 088,M 090,M 091 |
Constellation |
Virgo, Coma Berenices |
Optics |
TMB 80 f/6 x 0.8 Tele Vue Reducer/Flattener |
Camera |
Hutech modified Canon EOS 30D |
Exposure |
21 x ISO 800-5min, IDAS LPS filter |
Calibration |
Dark and Flat Frame |
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Guiding |
Meade DSI Pro and LX 200 as Guide Scope. PHD as Guiding Software |
Mount |
Piggyback on LX 200 and Equatorial Superwedge |
Processing |
ImagesPlus, Photoshop |
Location, Date |
Somerset West, South Africa - 17 April 2007 |
Remark |
