HCG 84

Hickson Compact Group 84
HCG 84 is a compact group of four galaxies located in the constellation Capricornus. The members are relatively faint and show subtle signs of interaction, including diffuse halos and slight distortions in their outer regions. Because of its low surface brightness, HCG 84 is a challenging target that benefits greatly from long integration times and excellent sky conditions. Deeper imaging reveals delicate tidal structures and faint extensions around several of the galaxies, indicating ongoing gravitational influence within the group.

Object Data

Hickson:HCG 84
Members:4 galaxies
Type:Compact galaxy group
Constellation:Capricornus
Distance:~300 million ly

Observation Data

Location:Pollux Observatory, Zuidlaren
Date:2025-04-04

Technical Data

Exposure time:R- 23x 180 sec
G- 32 x 180 sec
B- 32 x 180 sec
Total: 4.4 h
Telescope:Takahashi FSQ106 ED
Camera:ZWO ASI 1600 MM Pro
Color palette:RGB
Filters:Astronomik 6 nm

Tags

galaxy group, compact group, HCG 84, Capricornus