NGC 4038 & 4039 - The "Antennae Galaxies"

5 x 120 second 756x483 exposures stacked.
Date: Jun 2004. Observer: PM. CB245 on 200mm f/6 reflector.


 
This image highlights the dark dust lane running along the edge of the lower galaxy. This image highlights the long faint tails of stars extending from each galaxy.