SHK 280 (galaxy group) and SHK 346 in Hydra

[Mike JW]

SHK 280, I thought was worth posting because it is a chain of very faint galaxies - 16 of them in a pretty pattern. Mag 18 or fainter.

 

SHK 346 in contrast is a tight group of faint galaxies, mag 18/19.  Between 4 and 7 is a fuzz patch mag 20 galaxy? 

 

Edited March 11, 2020 by Mike JW
more added

[Martin Meredith]

Very nice Mike. SHK 280 is a lovely chain. Personally I think all SHKs are worth posting as they have their own individuality!

I checked my lists and I have an example of SHK 346. I must have left this one stacking for quite a while so the exposure is quite a bit longer than yours, but it shows there are more galaxies in the surrounding area (Shakhbazian listed 8 members but I think equipment has moved on since she observed them).

Martin

[Mike JW]

Great as always to view your achievements. Tend to agree that there may well be more galaxies in the area. Some of the unnumbered fuzz spots look more like galaxies than stars. Mike

[Marvin Jenkins]

I can’t believe what incredible objects you are viewing and imaging. I looked to see how many are following this thread and it is just me! I am quite new to all this but I am fascinated by what I am seeing. When I first started I thought the M list was all there was to see.

Marv

[Mike JW]

Hi Marv,

Totally agree - I never cease to be fascinated by astronomy.  Always happy to help whether it be EEVA or visual questions.  Have fun. Mike

[Bill S]

Excellent observations Mike and Martin. I'll have to give these and some other Shakhbazian groups a bit of attention when I get the chance. There's just so much out there!

[Martin Meredith]

I also took a look at SHK 280 last night (along with a bunch of Arps in Hydra and Sextans). Glad that Mike has already done the hard work labelling them!

 

[Mike JW]

Martin - glad you managed to get out there and as always good to compare.

Bill - more than enough to keep us occupied.

I am only posting a small sample of my observations. Currently making a big effort when ever there is a gap.

Mike

[Bill S]

Had a bit of look at these and some other SHK groups in Hydra (151, 152, 344 and 348). I could only make out what the groups were in the two you've posted - SHK 280 and 346. I wasn't helped by the cloud coming in.  Just for completeness here they are:

 

I have not looked at much in Hydra, although I notice I did have look at Hickson 39 and 40 last year. It's a bit low down for me.

[Mike JW]

Tricky to ID the SHK groups which adds to the challenge, especially if GOTO slightly out. Using the C11 does make it easier. If I have had time I have noted the Pretty Deep map reference beforehand and will quickly call it up to confirm I am in the right area.

I did a 5 hr session last night - much to process/sort.

Thanks for adding your shots of these groups.

Mike