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Alan Voetsch | all galleries >> Galleries >> Galaxies > Virgo Cluster-Centered on M59
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2-26-2006 Alan Voetsch

Virgo Cluster-Centered on M59

Ruch, OR

Exposure & film: 70 & 210 minutes on Fuji SHQ200
Scope: Takahashi FS-102
Mount: Losmandy G-11/Gemini L3 on a permanent pier
Guiding: Taurus Tracker III OAG and ST-4
Processing: Images scanned at 4000 dpi, combined in RS, DBE in PI LE, Noise Ninja, adjustments in PS CS2. Re-processed 10-22-07

M60 is the largest & brightest galaxy here. Right next to it is face-on spiral NGC 4647. NGC 4638 is above M60


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