M86 / NGC 4406

Designation(s)M86, NGC 4406
Object Type(s)Galaxy
Relevant Catalog(s)All (Chron), Messier, NGC
Obs. Lat/Long42° 17', 073° 57'
ConstellationVirgo
Date and Time Observed2024-05-12 23:11:00
InstrumentEdgeHD 8" f10-2,032mm FL
CameraASI294mc-Pro
Image DetailsUp is 286.6 degrees E of N. Total integration time was 21m. Exposures 30s@305g, UV/IR Cut Filter. Darks subtracted, no flats. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding.
DescriptionClassic pair of Messier eliptical galaxies, discovered by Charles himself. Imaged on an unexpected evening that started with poor transparency and ended up pretty good. This observation was captured in the middle of that transition.
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