Arp 116 • NGC 4649 + NGC 4547
Arp 116 corresponds to NGC 4649, a massive elliptical galaxy in the Virgo Cluster, often studied together with its close spiral companion NGC 4647.
Challenge: The absorption band in 4647 on the N side.
Object Data
Arp:
Arp 116
NGC:
NGC 4649
Type:
Elliptical galaxy
Constellation:
Virgo
Arp field:7.6'x 6.2'
Distance:
54 Mly
Observation Data
Location:
Pollux Observatory, Zuidlaren
Date:2026-04-08
Technical Data
Exposure time:L-27 x 180 sec
R-25 x 180 sec
G-25 x 180sec
B-42 x 180 sec
Total: 6.0 h
R-25 x 180 sec
G-25 x 180sec
B-42 x 180 sec
Total: 6.0 h
Telescope:
Takahashi FSQ106 ED
Camera:
ZWO ASI 1600mm Pro
Color palette:LRGB
Filters:
Astronomik 6 nm
Tags
galaxy, elliptical galaxy, Virgo Cluster, Arp