Galaxies Messier 84 and Messier 86
Galaxies Messier 84 and Messier 86
  • Description: Galaxy Messier 84 is the bright elliptical galaxy near the right side, M86 is near centre. The remaining galaxies are often referred to as the "Markarian Chain".
  • Camera: SBIG ST-8XE at -25C
  • Filter: SBIG RGB filter set
  • Scope: Takahashi FSQ-106N
  • Exposure: 3x20 min L, 2x20 min R, 2x20 min G, 2x20 min B. 180 minutes total exposure time.
  • Location: Wilson Coulee Observatory, Ab.
  • Date: April 23, 2006
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