Markarian's Chain in Virgo - M 60, M 59, NGC 4607, NGC 4606, NGC 4638, NGC 4641
Photo description / processing
This object is exciting and is a coveted addition to the astrophotography collection of almost every astrophotographer. I was no exception. Unfortunately, the limited time I had, the close proximity of the Moon in its first quarter phase, and the excessive camera gain significantly reduced the quality of the final image. It's unlikely I'll be able to capture this chain of galaxies again this year, so I'll post at least what I ended up with. I'll need to take into account all the current shortcomings so that next year this object can be captured with a better result.
Technical information
- Telescope/Lens
- Sky-Watcher 200PDS
- Camera
- QHY QHY163C
- Mount
- Sky-Watcher NEQ6
- Guide Scope
- SVBONY 60/240
- Guide Camera
- Datyson T7C
- Accessories
- Baader MPCC Mark I
- Software
- Cartes du Ciel, PHD2, N.I.N.A., Siril, Adobe Photoshop CS6
- Location
- Макеевка, ДНР, Россия
Light pollution
Orange, Bortle 6 zone
- Date taken
Exposure
- 10 × 180″ · ISO/Gain: 200 · Light ·
Total exposure: 30 m









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