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Antennae Galaxies NGC 4038/4039 in Corvus

Category:Deep Sky
Published:
707
Antennae Galaxies NGC 4038/4039 in CorvusNGC 4027NGC 4038NGC 4039
Resolution:
6139x4130 px
File size:
49534 KB

Photo description / processing

The Antennae interacting galaxies in the constellation Corvus are located 70 million light-years away. Their centers are active regions of star formation, which arose after the collision of these galaxies. The consequences of the collision also include two long "tails" of dust and gas.

Technical information

Telescope/Lens
Custom Newtonian 250mm f/4
Camera
QHY268M
Mount
Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ6 GT
Guide Scope
QHY Off-Axis Guider (OAG)
Guide Camera
Lodestar
Software
N.I.N.A., PHD2, Pixinsight
Location
Астрохостинг Изабис, Россия

Light pollution

Black, Bortle 1 zone

Date taken

Exposure

  • 190 × 300″ · ISO/Gain: 24 · LRGBHa ·

Total exposure: 15 h 50 m

Comments

oeswww
Great result, but apparently there was high humidity, which caused halos.
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Igor SuhovReply to oeswww
Yes, in Namibia the rainy season has just ended. It will get drier from now on.
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oeswwwReply to Igor Suhov
We also have rainy and cold season in the south of Russia...
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