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Wood & Plastic Models, Astrophotography

Virgo Cluster

The Virgo Cluster is a large cluster of galaxies whose center is 53.8 ± 0.3 million light years away in the constellation Virgo. Comprising approximately 1300 (and possibly up to 2000) member galaxies, the cluster forms the heart of the larger Virgo Supercluster, of which the Local Group (containing our Milky Way galaxy) is a member. Wikipedia

Imaging Data
Image:                         Markarian’s Chain
Date:                           4/17/2021
Exposure:                    30s
Number of Lights:       198 for 1 hour 39 minutes
Darks:                          No
Flats:                           No
Gain:                           120
Binning:                       1×1
Imaging Software:      Sequence Generator Pro
Camera Type:              ZWO ASI294MC Pro
Cooling Temp:             -10 deg C
Filter:                           Astronomik UV/IR
Telescope:                   Celestron 1100HD SCT
Mount :                       10MICRON GM1000HPS
Focuser:                      MicroTouch Focuser