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NGC4038/4039 Antennae Galaxy, AstroDarkSky
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NGC4038/4039 Antennae Galaxy

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NGC4038/4039 Antennae Galaxy

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Another amazing galaxy collision and example of matter/gravity interactions, two galaxies colliding with an evident tidal stream. I shot this once during a bright moon and that was really a waste (I knew better and thought maybe DBE could work unrealistic magic ... this is a new moon target if you want the streams. One of the more difficult targets to stretch, it really has to be an obsession in the hobby to pursue objects like this. 

I have to thank @James R Potts for the recommendation and inspiration to chase this target!

I can't get this target higher than 30 degrees where I shoot and wow is that a challenge in itself too!

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NGC4038/4039 Antennae Galaxy, AstroDarkSky

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