HCG 50
HCG 50 is a faint and tightly packed group of galaxies located in the constellation Virgo.
The members are small and low in surface brightness, making the group challenging to observe
visually but rewarding in long-exposure astrophotography. Subtle distortions in the outer
halos and faint tidal structures indicate ongoing gravitational interaction between the galaxies.
Object Data
Hickson:HCG 50
Members:4 galaxies
Type:Compact galaxy group
Constellation:Virgo
Distance:~400 million ly
Observation Data
Location:Pollux Observatory, Zuidlaren
Date:2026-03-22
Technical Data
Exposure time:Hα- 35x 180 sec
OIII- 36 x 180 sec
Total: 3.6 h
OIII- 36 x 180 sec
Total: 3.6 h
Telescope:Takahashi FSQ106 ED
Camera:ZWO ASI 1600 MM Pro
Color palette:HOO
Filters:Astronomik 6 nm