Unlocking a Cosmic Symphony - The Markarian's Chain and surrounding galaxies, Andreas Kohler

Unlocking a Cosmic Symphony - The Markarian's Chain and surrounding galaxies

Unlocking a Cosmic Symphony - The Markarian's Chain and surrounding galaxies, Andreas Kohler

Unlocking a Cosmic Symphony - The Markarian's Chain and surrounding galaxies

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The breathtaking Markarian's Chain and surrounding galaxies, a celestial dance unfolding across the constellations of Virgo and Coma Berenices!

The Markarian's Chain is a captivating sight, composed of seven galaxies caught in a cosmic gravitational tango. These galaxies, approx. 50 million light-years away, showcase the mesmerizing power of interstellar interactions. These galaxies are part of the Virgo Cluster, a gigantic cosmic structure composed of up to 2000 member galaxies!

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📸: Canon EOS R6 (stock)

🔭: Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L | EQ-modified Skywatcher AZ GTI

⚙️: 192x60 sec (3h 12min, unguided)• f/8 • 500 mm • 3200 ISO

📍: Graz, Austria 🇦🇹; Bortle 5

🌔: Feb. 15. 23; 33% waning crescent and April 23 23; 13% waxing crescent)
✍️: SiriL; Starnet++; GIMP; Darktable

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Unlocking a Cosmic Symphony - The Markarian's Chain and surrounding galaxies, Andreas Kohler