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Markarian's Chain, Kirk
Markarian's Chain
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Markarian's Chain

Markarian's Chain, Kirk
Markarian's Chain
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Markarian's Chain

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Description

Object:  Markarian’s Chain – 2022 

Markarian's Chain is a grouping of galaxies that forms part of the Virgo Cluster. When viewed from Earth, the galaxies lie along a smoothly curved line. At least seven galaxies in the chain appear to move in concert, although others appear to be positioned by chance.

Near the center of the chain appears the pair of interacting galaxies NGC 4438 and NGC 4435, about 50 million light-years away, known to some as Markarian's Eyes or simply "The Eyes".


Details:
- Acquisition Date: 4/29/2022 – 5/01/2022
- Location: Western Massachusetts 
- Camera: QHY600M-PH @ -10°C w/CFW2-7
- Telescope: Astro-TECH AT130 with APM Riccardi APO Flattener 1.0x
- Mount: Astro-Physics AP1100 w/GTO4
- Guide scope: Celestron Off Axis Guider
- Guide Camera: ASI174m mini

Filters:
Astrodon Gen II E Filters
Luminance:           30 x 300 sec (150 min)
Red:                        27 x 300 sec (135 min)
Green:                   15 x 300 sec (75 min)
Blue:                      27 x 300 sec (135 min)
Total Exposure: 495 min. (8.25hr)


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Markarian's Chain, Kirk