Observation by Karen Smith: Abell 1653 Coma Cluster of Galaxies

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Karen Smith

Observer

Karen Smith

Observed

2026 Apr 08 - 23:00

Uploaded

2026 Apr 21 - 16:00

Objects

NGC4874
NGC4889
The Coma Cluster (Abell cluster 1656)

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Constellation

Coma Berenices

Field centre

RA: 12^h59^m
Dec: +28°03'
Position angle: -93°39'

Field size

1°42' × 0°55'

Equipment

William Optics Zenithstar 61 with field flattener
QHY minicam8 mono camera
L, R, G, B, HA filters
ZWO AM3n
QHY OAG with ZWO ASI 120 mini camera
MeLE quieter 4c pc running NINA
Svbony sv241 pro power box

Exposure

180 seconds per sub. 54 x L, 29 x R, 29 x G, 35 x B, 29 x HA

Location

My back garden in the Midlands

Target name

Abell 1653

Title

Abell 1653 Coma Cluster of Galaxies

About this image

The Coma Cluster of galaxies is found in the constellation Coma Berenices, there are over 1000 galaxies that have been identified in this tiny patch of space! Many of them are shown as small orange fuzzy dots or eclipses in my image. Captured over 2 nights, 8th and 13th April 2026 and processed in Pixinsight. NGC 4874 and NGC 4889 are the largest galaxies seen in this cluster.

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