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Markarian's Chain in Virgo - M 60, M 59, NGC 4607, NGC 4606, NGC 4638, NGC 4641

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Markarian's Chain in Virgo - M 60, M 59, NGC 4607, NGC 4606, NGC 4638, NGC 4641NGC 4667IC 3672NGC 4606NGC 4607NGC 4621NGC 4637NGC 4638NGC 4647NGC 4649IC 809IC 3653IC 3665IC 3670IC 3684IC 3694IC 3698
Resolution:
4462x3344 px
File size:
72115 KB

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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