THE MARKARIAN CHAIN ​​and its neighbors

Image Title: LA CHAÎNE DE MARKARIAN et ses voisines: THE MARKARIAN CHAIN ​​and its neighbors

Copyright: Christian Bertincourt

Date image was taken: April 10, 2024

Location: Saint-Léon (03)

Image Description and Details: La chaîne de Markarian est un ensemble de galaxies s’étendant sur près de 2°, et appartenant au beaucoup plus vaste amas de la Vierge, distant d’environ 50 millions d’années-lumière.
La chaîne comprend huit galaxies dont M84, M86, NGC 4477, NGC 4473, NGC 4461, NGC 4458, NGC 4438 et NGC 4435.
D’autres galaxies sont visibles dans le champ visuel mais ne font pas partie de cette association.

English:
The Markarian chain is a set of galaxies extending over nearly 2°, and belonging to the much larger Virgo cluster, approximately 50 million light years away. The chain includes eight galaxies including M84, M86 , NGC 4477, NGC 4473, NGC 4461, NGC 4458, NGC 4438 and NGC 4435. Other galaxies are visible in the visual field but are not part of this association.

Equipment Details: : Filtre Triband RVB Ultra Antlia
: 70x300"
: ZWO Asiair Plus
: Askar FRA600 f/3.9
: ZWO ASI6200Mc Pro
: iOptron GEM45
: ZWO ASI290MM Mini & guide scope Omegon 50mm
: Siril - PixInsight - Photoshop
: Bortle 2.6

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