Markarian´s Chain of galaxies
Markarian´s Chain of galaxies: As if they are dancing in a beautiful arrangement this group of galaxies in the constellation of Virgo are part of the huge Virgo cluster of galaxies some 50 million light years away. There are older elliptical galaxies and younger spiral galaxies all present in this image. The two bright elliptical ones on the right are M84 and M86.
Object |
Markarian´s Chain of galaxies |
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Catagory |
Galaxies |
Designation |
M 084, M 086 |
Constellation |
Virgo |
Optics |
TMB 80 f/6 x 0.8 Tele Vue Reducer/Flattener |
Camera |
Hutech modified Canon EOS 30D |
Exposure |
28 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 - 16,18 March 2007 |
Remark |
