Messier 89

Messier 90 (L) 89 (C) and 58 (R) - Galaxies in Virgo

Description: Galaxies in Virgo. Messier 90 is the larger spiral towards the left, Messier 89 is the small elliptical galaxy left of centre, Messier 58 is the spiral towards the right. NGC's 4567/4568 are the interacting pair on the right edge, also known as the "Siamese Twins". Film: Hypered Kodak tech pan Scope: 6" f4.5 Newtonian stopped to f5.5 with cardboard mask. (to reduce coma) Exposure: 45 Minutes Location: Carseland, Alberta Date: May 24, 1992

Messier 90 (L) 89 (C) and 58 (R) - Galaxies in Virgo

Description: Galaxies in Virgo. Messier 90 is the larger spiral towards the left, Messier 89 is the small elliptical galaxy left of centre, Messier 58 is the spiral towards the right. NGC's 4567/4568 are the interacting pair on the right edge, also known as the "Siamese Twins".
Film: Hypered Kodak tech pan
Scope: 6" f4.5 Newtonian stopped to f5.5 with cardboard mask. (to reduce coma)
Exposure: 45 Minutes
Location: Carseland, Alberta
Date: May 24, 1992