M60 Galaxy in Virgo Cluster - Narrowband Astrophotography

M60 Galaxy in Virgo Cluster - Narrowband Astrophotography

Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 at 1:27:43 PM · 2026/Astrophotography

This deep-sky astrophotograph showcases M60, a massive elliptical galaxy located in the Virgo Cluster. Captured with a TMB-92 APO telescope and ZWO ASI533MM Pro monochrome camera, the image represents 1.9 hours of total integration across multiple filters (Luminance, Red, Green, Blue, and Ha). The bright central galaxy dominates the field, with several companion galaxies visible in the frame. The image was processed using Python and Syqon Starless AI for advanced star removal techniques, revealing the galactic structures with exceptional clarity against the star-filled background of deep space.

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