Markarian's Chain
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M87, M86 and M84 (Galaxy Cluster in Virgo)
Date May 29 - June 6, 2010
Exposure LRGB 40:90:90:90 (unbinned)
Camera STL11000M with Astronomik filters
Telescope ASA 10N f/3.7 on AP900GTO CP3
Guiding Remote guide head with 50mm MiniBorg
Processing MaximDL,  PhotoshopCS3,  GradientXterminator, AstroActions
Comments Warm and humid, some high thin haze


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Markarian's Chain (Galaxy Cluster in Virgo)
Date May 3 & 4, 2008
Exposure LRGB 155:15:15:15 (unbinned)
Camera STL11000M with Astronomik filters
Telescope Takahashi FSQ 106N f/5 on Losmandy G1 w/Gemini
Guiding Remote guide head with E-finder
Processing MaximDL, FITS Liberator, PhotoshopCS3, GradientXterminator
Comments Mild temps with moderate seeing both nights

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