astroenthusiast 279 Posted April 9, 2022 (edited) The Whale Galaxy carries a designation of NGC 4631, located in Canes Venatici. The captured image, also includes a smaller elliptical companion galaxy, NGC 4627 just to the top. NGC 4631 lies at a distance of 25 million light-years, seen edge-on. Edited April 9, 2022 by astroenthusiast 1 Link to comment
astroenthusiast 279 Posted April 9, 2022 Equipment Imaging Telescopes Or Lenses TPO 12" f/8 Ritchey–Chrétien Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI2600mc PRO Mounts Sky-Watcher EQ8-R Pro Filters Optolong L-Pro Light Pollution Telescope 2 Accessories Primaluce Labs Esatto Robotic Focuser 3" Software Astro Pixel Processor APP · Photoshop Acquisition details Dates: April 2, 2022 Frames: Optolong L-Pro Light Pollution Telescope 2: 221x60" (3h 41') (gain: 200.00) -25°C bin 2x2 Integration: 3h 41' Avg. Moon age: 1.20 days Avg. Moon phase: 1.63% Bortle Dark-Sky Scale: 7.00 Link to comment
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