M59 / NGC 4621

Designation(s)M59, NGC 4621
Object Type(s)Galaxy
Relevant Catalog(s)All (Chron), Messier, NGC
Obs. Lat/Long42° 17', 073° 57'
ConstellationVirgo
Date and Time Observed2024-04-26 21:32:00
InstrumentEdgeHD 8" f10-2,032mm FL
CameraASI294mc-Pro
Image DetailsUp is 271.8 degrees E of N. Total integration time was 13m. Exposures 30s@305g, UV/IR Cut Filter. Darks subtracted, no flats. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding.
DescriptionContinuing our Messier hunt. This was a very quick capture on a very dark, clear night (before the moon rose).
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