Markarian Chain

Lots of shots of this lately, but I wanted to try to do a deep image of this. Here is my attempt at this difficult object. Total time is about 17 hours.

http://www.astrophotogallery.org/floyd-27s-pics/p9469-markarian-chain.html

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Floyd,
Looks like you did fine despite some equipment issues at the time. I checked the clear sky clock for California, Nevada and New Mexico this past observing weekend and Lockwood Valley/Mt Pinos appeared to have the best combo of seeing and transparency. It'll be a shame when Centennial City goes in and light pollutes the whole area. Better get the images while you can...

Floyd,

Congratulations on a great photo. Nice and crisp. I am amazed at just how much detail shows.

dan

Hi Floyd:

I like that one a lot!

Jim

Pretty cool image Floyd. I like the composition and overall field you chose.

Very nice Floyd, great image. I wondered about the detail you got in one of the galaxies....so went looking and found this link that describes it all. I found out the galaxy was 4438. Along with 4435 it's called Copeland's eyes. I learned something new, thanks! Here's a link that's got lots of info....
http://www.cloudynights.com/item.php?item_id=1779