Have you noticed that the astronomers and mathematicians are much the most cheerful people of the lot? I suppose that perpetually contemplating things on so vast a scale makes them feel either that it doesn't matter a hoot anyway, or that anything so large and elaborate must have some sense in it somewhere.
/ Dorothy L. Sayers /



In memoriam Halton C. Arp (1927-2013).


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NGC 4459 + NGC 4477 + NGC 4479 + NGC 4473 + NGC 4458 + NGC 4461 + NGC 4435 + NGC 4438 (Galaxy)
Also known as: Markarian's Chain
Right ascension: 12h 28m Declination: 13° 1'
Constellation: Virgo
Date/time: 2012.04.25 22:00 UT
Equipment: 12" f/5 Newtonian
FoV: ' Magnification and filter(s): 71x
Seeing: 6/10 Transparency: 4/5
Location: Nádasdladány, Hungary
Observer: Ferenc Lovró
Description:

Almost all members of this spectacular cluster of galaxies is fairly bright, except maybe for NGC 4479 and NGC 4402. The Messier galaxies are especially bright: M84 and M86. The galaxy NGC 4435 has a star-like core and NGC 4438 is remarkably peculiar shaped. The image is a mosaic of multiple FoV's, with a total coverage of about 1x1.5 degrees. The galaxies from left to right are: NGC 4479, NGC 4477, NGC 4473, NGC 4459, NGC 4461, NGC 4458, NGC 4435, NGC 4438, NGC 4425, NGC 4402, M86, NGC 4387, NGC 4388, M84.

SQM reading: 21.32 m/arcsec2, 7°C, light wind.
Hi-resolution image: [ reversed sketch | original sketch ]
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