Markarian´s Chain of galaxies
Markarian´s Chain of galaxies: This image shows the famous chain of galaxies in an even wider field of view than in the previous one. The very bright galaxy in the center is M87, also called Virgo A, considerd the center of the huge Virgo Cluster of galaxies, some 50 million light years away.
Object |
Markarian´s Chain of galaxies |
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Catagory |
Galaxies |
Designation |
M 087 |
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 |
