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

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