Hickson 90 Group

HCG 90” Hickson Compact Galaxy Group 90

Located around 120 million light years from us in the constellation of Piscis Austrinus is Hickson Compact Galaxy Group 90. Highlighted by the trio of NGC 7173, 7174 and 7176 which are thought to be in the process of a slow merger. Of interest is NGC 7174 which is a highly distorted spiral galaxy that is being ripped apart by its neighbors.

Imaged in LRGB on our CDK 1000 at El Sauce, Obstech, Chile. Integration Time: 24 hours 45 minutes