Two of the galaxies in the 'chain' known as Markarian's Chain

<< Back to gallery

Photographer:

Niels Christensen

Location of Photo:

Copenhagen, Denmark. Taken from my frontyard (Bortle 6) less than 10 km from the city center of Copenhagen

Date/Time of photo:

4. -> 10. March-2021

Equipment:

16" SCT F6.2 scope FL app.2.5m and a ZWO asi294MM Pro cool camera. Baader RGB and Astronomik IRpass 742nm filters

Description:

I just stumble across these two beautiful Galaxise, they are also called Eyes Galaxies also known as Arp 120. Total exposure time: 191x60sec

Website:

https://www.astrobin.com/users/nvcchr1/