Markarian’s chain
Constellation: Virgo
A closer look at the core of the chain, with top-left the Eyes galaxies (NGC 4435 and NGC4438), Messier 84 and 86. Other galaxies in this image are NGC 4402 (above Messier 86), NGC 4425, NGC 4388 and NGC 4387.
Date:
This image was taken on February 8, 2022
Telescope & Mount:
Celestron 9.25″ EdgeHD with 0.7x reducer on a Celestron CGX-L mount. Guiding with Tecnosky 70/400 and ASI290MM Mini
Imaging:
Camera: ASI2600MC-Pro (bin 1×1)
Data:
Optolong L-Pro: 71x180s
Total integration time: 3h 33′