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NGC4410 – Final Color

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NGC4410 - Chile

NGC4410 – Chile

At top of the image is a chain of interacting galaxies that glow in a yellowish hue. This group is collectively known as NGC4410. The brightest ones are connected by tidal bridges, and also show tidal tails and plumes. About 12 galaxies in this whole group, which will probably wind up as 1 big elliptical.

The large blue spirals at the bottom are collectively named NGC4411, They are an optical pair only, with the one on the left at 91 million ly away,and the one on the right about 49 million ly away. They are both members of the Virgo cluster.

The whole region is rich in background galaxies.

PlaneWave 12.5″ Astrograph with an ST11000 camera, Astrodon filters, and ASA gearless DDM-85 mount. F/8 LRGB (45/8min L, 8/8min each 2×2 RGB).