NGC 4725, NGC 4747 Galaxies

NGC 4725, NGC 4747

NGC 4725, NGC 4747
NGC 4725, NGC 4747

Two interacting galaxies in constellation Coma Berenices about 40 million light years away.

The ring structure of NGC 4725 is region of strong star formation, eventually triggered by the interaction with smaller NGC 4747, which is obviously deformed by gravitational forces of its more massive compagnion.

Borg 90FL
1.08 Flattener
ZWO OAG
ASI 2600MC Pro
ZWO EFW
Baader Luminance Filter
L: 80x180s (4h)
Bortle 4-5, no moon

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NGC 4725, NGC 4747
NGC 4725, NGC 4747