M88

M88 is a tilted spiral located in the constellation of Coma Berenices. It is part of the Virgo cluster of galaxies and makes a nice target for ccd imaging. This image was taken during vacation in Norwich, NY.

Image info:

12"LX200 with a Milburn Wedge

Starlight Express
MX7C

7x5 mins

f/4

Stacked and processed in Astroart

guided with a Mintron 12V1 on the 80mm

6.10.02

Norwich NY