Merger of galaxies NGC 2207 and IC 2163 in the constellation Canis Major
Posted: Feb 5th, 2025
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Technical Info
Telescope/Lens:Celestron Edge HD 8"
Camera:ZWO ASI 2600 MC
Mount:Ioptron HAE 29 C
Guide Scope:Askar 52 мм F4
Guide Camera:ZWO ASI 120 MM mini
Software: SharpCap 4.0, Siril, Adobe Photoshop
Accessories:Celestron 0.7X редуктор
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36 x 180" ISO/Gain: 300
31 x 300" ISO/Gain: 300
Orange zoneLight Pollution:
Maykop Adygeya, Russia
Jan 29th, 2025
4 h 23 m
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NGC 2207 is in the process of colliding and merging with IC 2163.
But they are still two separate spiral galaxies.
They are located about 80 million light years away from us.
The angular size of NGC 2207 is 3.9'x2.2'.
The angular size of IC 2163 is 3'x1.2'.
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