AAPOD2 Image Archives
The dance of the Antennae Galaxies
Image Description and Details : This picture shows the Antennae galaxies (Caldwell 60-61), a pair of interacting spiral galaxies in the constellation Corvus. The blue hue represents a star forming regions.
Date image was taken: 3/8/2020
Scope: Planewave CDK17
CCD: SBIG STXL-11002
Mount: Paramount ME
Integration time: 27.1 hours
Filters: 22*1200s (L), 15*1200s (R); 15*1200s (G), 16*1200s (B), 9*1800s (Ha)
Location: Chile
Copyright Information: Data acquisition by Martin Pugh
Processing by Nicolas Rolland