Antennae Galaxies NGC 4038/4039 in Corvus

 Posted: May 13th, 2026
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Technical Info
Telescope/Lens: 250мм Ньютон 1/4
Camera: QHY268M
Mount: Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ6 GT
Guide Scope: QHY off-axis guider
Guide Camera: Lodestar
Software: N.I.N.A, PHD, Pixinsight
Exposure:
190 x 300" ISO/Gain: 24 - LRGBHa
Black, Bortle 1 zone:
 Astrohosting Izabis, Namibia
 May 10th, 2026
15 h 50 m
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Resolution: 6139x4130 px
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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.
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