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Object Information: |
The distant quartet of
galaxies NGC 3193 [upper left], NGC 3190 [near center], NGC 3187
[upper center] and NGC 3185 [lower right] comprise the compact group of galaxies
known as Hicksons Compact Group 44. NGC 3193 is an elliptical
galaxy while the remaining three members are various forms of spiral
galaxies. The distance to these galaxies is approximately 100
million light years.
Follow this link to more
information on
Hickson Compact Group 44 by Robert Gendler. Also, see
Robert's essays on
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additional astronomical objects. Finally,
don't miss Robert's
astrophotography.
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Imaged at: |
Mt. Laguna, San Diego
County, California;
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Equipment:
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Optics - RC Optical Systems
10" Ritchey-Chrétien optical tube at f/9,
Mount - Astro Physics 1200 GTO,
Camera - Santa Barbara Instrument Group (SBIG) ST-10XME NABG CCD,
Filter - SBIG CFW-8
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Exposure Information: |
February 24, 2006
A sum of seventeen, six minute exposures.
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Camera Control
Software:
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CCD Soft Ver.
5
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Image Processing
Software: |
Image calibration - MIRA AP
7; Final processing - Photoshop CS
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