Holm 345

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Equipment used
Object Details

Holm 345 is a galaxy group located in the constellation Hercules, consisting of several interacting galaxies. It is part of a larger structure known as a galaxy cluster and lies hundreds of millions of light-years from Earth. Though not as widely studied as some individual galaxies or clusters, Holm 345 is of interest due to the gravitational interactions between its member galaxies.

These interactions can trigger bursts of star formation, distort galactic shapes, and lead to eventual mergers. Studying systems like Holm 345 helps astronomers understand how galaxies evolve over time within dense environments.

Holm 345 serves as a valuable target for exploring the dynamics of galaxy groups and the role of interactions in shaping the structure of the universe.

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Setup
Main Deep Sky Setup

Telescope / Camera Lens
UNC200

Camera
Omegon veTEC 571c

Mount
Skywatcher EQ6r-Pro

Filter
Astronomik L-2

Integration Time
RGB: 264 x 180 s = 13  h 12 min

Comments
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Type of Main Object
Galaxy

Constellation
Hercules

Observation Site
Goldau, CH
Bortle Class 4

Date
3. - 7. March 2025

annotated
starless

Astrophotography by Sven Arnold

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