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NGC 4038 NGC 4039 Antennae Galaxies

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Photo description / processing

A pair of actively interacting galaxies, known as the Antennae. Located in the constellation Corvus. The distance to the galaxies is about 45 million light-years. Angular size 5.2'x3.1'/3.1'x1.6'. Actual size about 500,000 light-years. 

 

Technical information

Telescope/Lens
Askar SQA 106
Camera
ZWO ASI2600MC PRO
Mount
Ioptron HAE 29 C
Guide Scope
Askar 52mm F4
Guide Camera
ZWO ASI 120 MM mini
Software
SharpCap, Siril, GraXpert
Location
Адыгея, станица Даховская, Россия

Light pollution

Green, Bortle 4 zone

Date taken

Exposure

  • 48 × 300″ · ISO/Gain: 100 ·

Total exposure: 4 h 0 m

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NGC 4038 NGC 4039 Antennae Galaxies
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NGC 4038 NGC 4039 Antennae Galaxies

Jul 9th, 2026

4 h 0 m

A pair of actively interacting galaxies, known as the Antennae. Located in the constellation Corvus. The distance to the galaxies is about 45 million light-years. Angular size 5.2'x3.1'/3.1'x1.6'. Actual size about 500,000 light-years.

NGC 4038 NGC 4039 Antennae Galaxies
NGC 4038 NGC 4039 Antennae Galaxies

Mar 16th, 2026

4 h 0 m

A pair of actively interacting galaxies, called the Antennae. Located in the constellation Corvus. Distance to the galaxies is about 45 mln light-years. Angular size 5.2'x3.1'/3.1'x1.6'. Actual size is about 500,000 light-years.

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Anton G
Shooting tiny objects at 500mm focal length is truly a sign of dedication.
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