M87

M87
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M87

M87 is a supergiant elliptical galaxy in the constellation Virgo that contains several trillion stars with a super massive black hole at its center. Its a challenge to reveal the elusive jet.
SPECIFICATIONS
Telescope ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Telescope
Planewave CDK24 Mathis MI-1000/1250
Camera ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Camera
FLI PL9000 CCD
Location ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Location
El Sauce Chile
Date of observation ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Date of observation
10 March - 4 July 2021
Filters ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Filters
Astrondon LRGB 7,8,8,7 x 600s (5 hours total)
Processing ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Processing
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