Markarian's Chain in Virgo - M 60, M 59, NGC 4607, NGC 4606, NGC 4638, NGC 4641
Posted: May 12th, 2025
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Technical Info
Telescope/Lens:Sky-Watcher 200 PDS
Camera:QHY 163C
Mount:NEQ-6 Syn-Trek
Guide Scope:SVBony 60/240 mm Guide Scope
Guide Camera:Datyson T7c
Software:Cartes du Ciel, PHD2, N.I.N.A, Siril, Photoshop CS6
Accessories:Baader MPCC Mark I
Exposure:
10 x 180" ISO/Gain: 200 - Light
Orange zoneLight Pollution:
Makeevka Dnr, Russia
May 5th, 2025
30 m
449
4
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.
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