Deep images of the heart of the Virgo Cluster near M84 and M86

Negative and positive reproduction of a very deep exposure of the M84/M86

region of the Virgo Cluster. While on the negative

some fainter detail can be recognized easier, the positive resembles more the

visual impression in a hypothetical high-sensitivity instrument. Note how

much larger the galaxies appear in this image than in less deep images of

this region (e.g., those in our collection).

You may also compare this image side by side

with a conventional one.

Above images are copyrighted and may be used for private purpose only.

For any other kind of use, including internet mirroring and storing on

CD-ROM, please contact

Coral Cooksley of the

Anglo Australian Observatory.

For technical info on deep astrophotography, look at David Malin’s webpage on

special photographic techniques.

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Hartmut Frommert

([email protected])

Christine Kronberg

([email protected])

Last Modification: 26 Apr 1998, 17:45 MET