The Markarian Chain
Image Title: The Markarian Chain
Copyright: Giosi Amante
Date image was taken: April 17, 2024
Location: Piano Battaglia, PA, Italia
Image Description and Details: The Markarian Chain is a physical structure composed of numerous galaxy clusters that extends for several million light-years in space. This chain is known for the presence of numerous active galaxies that emit large amounts of radiation across different wavelengths, from X-rays to radio waves.
One of the most notable objects within the Markarian Chain is the galaxy Messier 87 (also known as M87), located at the center of the Virgo Supercluster. M87 is a massive elliptical galaxy with a supermassive black hole at its center that emits a jet of matter at very high speeds, forming a of luminous matter that extends for thousands of light-years in space.
Equipment Details: SharpStar 13028NHT
QHYCCD 183M
N-EQ6 belt mod.
L 227 x 300sec
L 79 x 60sec
HA 58 x 600sec
R 48 x 120sec bin2
G 48 x 120sec bin2
B 48 x 120sec bin2
tot. 34 ore e 42 minuti @ f.2.8
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