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Markarian's Chain, Ben Hakala
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Markarian's Chain

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Markarian's Chain

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This is the Markarian's chain of galaxies taken from Lmuma Creek along the Yakima river. Markarian's chain is in the Virgo cluster of galaxies. At least seven of these galaxies are relatively near each other the others are not nearby and are either far closer or farther away from use and are just superimposed by chance. There are many other galaxies in this field besides Markarian's chain which is near the center. You can find many spiral galaxies for in different orientations some edge on, some face on, also various irregular galaxies.

This the first full image I have taken with my new Rokinon 135mm f2 lens. I think my focus was a little off as it looks somewhat soft but it is still an interesting picture so I decided to post it. I had a lot of difficulties getting the flats right with the 60d. I mostly use a monochrome camera and calibration for color images is a lot different.

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Markarian's Chain, Ben Hakala