NGC 4302 and NGC 4298 are a beautiful pair of spiral galaxies in Coma Berenices. Though they seem close to each other they do not appear to be gravitationally interacting. Quite likely, one is just nearly in the foreground of the other.
Date Imaged: April 25, 2011
Lens: N16 f/4.5
Exposure: 11.6 hours
Mount: Losmandy Titan
April 25, 2011
N16 f/4.5
11.6 hours
Losmandy Titan
Coordinates: 12h 22' +14d 32'
Camera: ST10xme
Filter: Astrodon LRGB 400,90,90,120 minutes
Location: Stardust Observatory, Baguio, Philippines
12h 22' +14d 32'
ST10xme
Astrodon LRGB 400,90,90,120 minutes
Stardust Observatory, Baguio, Philippines
60 P. Paterno St., Brgy. South Drive, Baguio City, 2600
Philippines