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M86_PS1_15x11
Here is a picture of a Galaxy Cluster known as Markarian's Chain. This is not the entire cluster, but includes a section centered around M86 (The large galaxy in the center of the picture). The galaxies in this picture include M86 (in the center), then counter clockwise from the left side of the image are NGC4438, NGC4435, NGC4402, M84, NGC4387, NFC4388, NGC 4413, and NGC4425.
May 21 and 25, 2011
Location: Rancho Hidalgo, NM
Telescope: TEC-140 (F7)
Camera: SBIG ST-8300M
Mount: AP900 FTO
Luminance: 12x10 minutes
Red: 6x10 minutes
Green: 6x10 minutes
Blue: 6x10 minutes
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Comment by Bernard Miller on June 13, 2011 at 10:08pm
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Thanks for the comments guys. I spent about three days on this one. Stopped and started over three times trying to get it right. I am glad people enjoy it.
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Comment by Trevor Woodrow on June 13, 2011 at 9:11pm
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Oh my! Love the detail in NGC 4438, 4413 and 4402. Great shot.
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Comment by Conor on June 11, 2011 at 3:35pm
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Slick job as always, Bernard.
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Comment by Steve Coates on June 10, 2011 at 4:38pm
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Excellent work. I like the detail you pulled out of the galaxies and the star colors.
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Comment by Marc Basti on June 10, 2011 at 10:04am
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The way it's suppose to look. Beauty, Marc
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