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Merging of the galaxies NGC 2207 and IC 2163 in the constellation Canis Major

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Merging of the galaxies NGC 2207 and IC 2163 in the constellation Canis MajorNGC 2207IC 2163
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Photo description / processing

NGC 2207 is in the process of colliding and merging with IC 2163. But they are still two separate spiral galaxies. They are located at a distance of about 80 million light-years from us. The angular size of NGC 2207 is 3.9'x2.2'. The angular size of IC 2163 is 3'x1.2'.

Technical information

Telescope/Lens
Celestron Edge HD 8"
Camera
ZWO ASI 2600 MC Pro
Mount
Ioptron HAE 29 C
Guide Scope
Askar 52 мм F4
Guide Camera
ZWO ASI 120 MM mini
Accessories
Celestron 0.7X редуктор
Software
SharpCap 4.0, Siril, Adobe Photoshop
Location
Майкоп, Адыгея, Россия

Light pollution

Orange, Bortle 6 zone

Date taken

Exposure

  • 36 × 180″ · ISO/Gain: 300
  • 31 × 300″ · ISO/Gain: 300

Total exposure: 4 h 23 m

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