Markarian’s Chain


Exposure data
Object data of M 84
Telescope: 4.5″ Newton f=440mm
Camera: SBIG ST8300M
Filters: Baader LRGB
Exposure times: L: 9x15min + 32x10min R: 9x10min G: 9x10min B: 9x10min
Exposure time total: 12h 5min
Mount: 10 Micron GM 1000 HPS
Location: Erdweg/Germany (500m)
Date: 2013-03-04+16 + 2013-04-14+15
Object type: Galaxy (E)
Size: 6′
Magnitude: 9.2 mag
Constellation: Virgo
Distance: 50 Mio Ly
Object data of M 86

Object type: Galaxy (E)
Size: 10.2′ x 6.8′
Magnitude: 8.9 mag
Constellation: Virgo
Distance: 52 Mio Ly