C35 / NGC 4889 / NGC 4874 / Abell 1656

Designation(s)C35, NGC 4889, NGC 4874, Abell 1656
Object Type(s)Galaxy
Relevant Catalog(s)All (Chron), Caldwell, NGC
Obs. Lat/Long42° 17', 073° 57'
ConstellationComa Berenices
Date and Time Observed2024-05-12 22:09:00
InstrumentEdgeHD 8" f10-2,032mm FL
CameraASI294mc-Pro
Image DetailsUp is 271.8 degrees E of N. Total integration time was 20m 30s. Exposures 30s@305g, UV/IR Cut Filter. Darks subtracted, no flats. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding.
DescriptionFirst observation of an unexpectedly clear night, my 3rd attempt at the CN Challenge Object during a miserable May. Transparency was pretty mediocre, but I was happy to capture it after so many attempts.
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