M84-86-NGC4435-4438_LRGB_3-4-2025

This is crop of my recently posted image of the Markarian's Chain.

 

OBJECT DESCRIPTIONS:-

Part of the Virgo Cluster, this image contains numerous Galaxies. Amongst those shown here are:-

M84, M86, NGC 4438 and NGC 4435.

M84 and M86 are giant elliptical or lenticular galaxy. NGC 4435 is a barred lenticular galaxy currently interacting with NGC 4438 .Due to this interaction with NGC4435 opinions differ on its classification, defining it either as a lenticular or spiral galaxy. the pair are also known as the Eyes Galaxies. These Galaxies are between 50 and 60 Million Light years away.

 

EQUIPMENT:-

Explore Scientific 102mm F7 APO Carbon

ZWO ASI1600mm-Cool cmos camera

Orion Mini Auto Guide

ZWO L,R,G,B Filters

Chip Temp Cooled to -15 degC

 

IMAGING DETAILS:-

Markarian's Chain (Virgo Cluster)

Gain 139 (Unit Gain)

50 Lum subs@120sec (1h 40min)

30 Red subs@120sec (1h)

30 Green subs@120sec (1h)

30 Blue subs@120sec (1h)

Total imaging Time 4h 40min

Dithering

20 Darks

20 Flats

 

PROCESSING/GUIDING SOFTWARE:-

N.I.N.A

PHD2

DSS

GraXpert AI

StarNet++

Siril

Affinity photo 2

Done