HCG 44
Galaxies, like stars, frequently form groups. A group of galaxies is a system containing more than two galaxies but less than the tens or hundreds typically found in a cluster of galaxies. A most notable example is the Local Group of Galaxies, which houses over 30 galaxies including our Milky Way, Andromeda, and the Magellanic Clouds. Pictured above is nearby compact group Hickson 44. This group is located about 60 million light-years away toward the constellation of Leo. Also known as the NGC 3190 Group, Hickson 44 contains several bright spiral galaxies and one bright elliptical galaxy on the bottom of the group as it is shown here. Many galaxies in Hickson 44 and other compact groups are either slowly merging or gravitationally pulling each other apart.
(The above info from "Hickson's Compact Groups" by 'bystander' on the Starship Asterisk website).
Scroll down and click on the Annotated Image for more info on what the image contains.
Imaging telescopes or lenses: Takahashi FSQ130ED
Imaging cameras: QSI 6120i
Mounts: Takahashi EM 400 Temma 2M
Guiding telescopes or lenses: Takahashi FS60CB
Guiding cameras: QHY CCD QHY 5 II
Focal Extender / Reducer: None
Software: Sequence Generator Pro SGP (for capture) PHD 2 (guiding), Astro Pixel Processor & PixInsight,
Filters: Astrodon RGB
Accessories: Robofocus Focuser, ATIK EFW3
Original Resolution: 3600 x 2400
Dates: 5th & 11th Apr 2019
Frames:
Astrodon R 18 x 5'
Astrodon G 18 x 5'
Astrodon B 18 x 5'
Total integration = 4.5 hours.
Center (RA, Dec):(154.459, 21.844)
Center (RA, hms):10h 17m 50.144s
Center (Dec, dms):+21° 50' 39.523"
Size:59.2 x 39.5 arcmin
Radius:0.593 deg
Pixel scale:0.986 arcsec/pixel
Orientation:Up is 89.4 degrees E of N
(The above info from "Hickson's Compact Groups" by 'bystander' on the Starship Asterisk website).
Scroll down and click on the Annotated Image for more info on what the image contains.
Imaging telescopes or lenses: Takahashi FSQ130ED
Imaging cameras: QSI 6120i
Mounts: Takahashi EM 400 Temma 2M
Guiding telescopes or lenses: Takahashi FS60CB
Guiding cameras: QHY CCD QHY 5 II
Focal Extender / Reducer: None
Software: Sequence Generator Pro SGP (for capture) PHD 2 (guiding), Astro Pixel Processor & PixInsight,
Filters: Astrodon RGB
Accessories: Robofocus Focuser, ATIK EFW3
Original Resolution: 3600 x 2400
Dates: 5th & 11th Apr 2019
Frames:
Astrodon R 18 x 5'
Astrodon G 18 x 5'
Astrodon B 18 x 5'
Total integration = 4.5 hours.
Center (RA, Dec):(154.459, 21.844)
Center (RA, hms):10h 17m 50.144s
Center (Dec, dms):+21° 50' 39.523"
Size:59.2 x 39.5 arcmin
Radius:0.593 deg
Pixel scale:0.986 arcsec/pixel
Orientation:Up is 89.4 degrees E of N
Sky Map
Annotated Image - can be viewed in High Resolution
