Tag: Open Cluster
NGC869 & NGC884
by Bob on Apr.06, 2013, under NGC Objects
A.k.a.: Double Cluster
Type: Open Cluster
Distance from earth: Approx. 7.500 ly
Constellation: Perseus
Telescope: Sky-Watcher Explorer-200PDS Newton
Camera: Canon EOS 550D
Exposure: 50x 60s @ ISO800, no darks or flats
Filters: None
Additional accessories: None
This is the first picture taken with this new setup.
Much better looking compared to my very first Double Cluster photo, taken over 2.5 years ago.
M 67
by Bob on Mar.27, 2011, under Messier Objects
A.k.a.: NGC2682
Type: Open Cluster
Constellation: Cancer
Distance From Earth: 2,600 light years
Diameter: 10 light years
Camera: Atik 314L (color)
Exposure: 36x 150s, no darks, no flats
Filters: Hutech IDAS LPS-P2
Telescope: Skywatcher 120 ED Pro
M 52
by Bob on Mar.08, 2011, under Messier Objects
A.k.a.: NGC7654
Type: Open Cluster
Constellation: Cassiopeia
Distance From Earth: 5,000 light years
Diameter: 19 light years
Camera: Atik 314L (color)
Exposure: 60x 60s, no darks, no flats
Filters: Hutech IDAS LPS-P2
Telescope: Skywatcher 120 ED Pro
M 103
by Bob on Mar.03, 2011, under Messier Objects
A.k.a.: NGC581
Type: Open Cluster
Constellation: Cassiopeia
Distance From Earth: 8,500 light years
Diameter: 15 light years
Camera: Atik 314L (color)
Exposure: 35x 150s, no darks, no flats
Filters: Hutech IDAS LPS-P2
Telescope: Skywatcher 120 ED Pro
M 36
by Bob on Feb.22, 2011, under Messier Objects
A.k.a.: NGC1960
Type: Open Cluster
Constellation: Auriga
Distance From Earth: 4,100 light years
Diameter: 14 light years
Camera: Atik 314L (color)
Exposure: 6x 120s & 14x 180s, no darks, no flats
Filters: Hutech IDAS LPS-P2
Telescope: Skywatcher 120 ED Pro
M 37
by Bob on Feb.17, 2011, under Messier Objects
A.k.a.: NGC2099
Type: Open Cluster
Constellation: Auriga
Distance From Earth: 4,400 light years
Diameter: 20-25 light years
Camera: Atik 314L (color)
Exposure: 30x120s, no darks, no flats
Filters: Hutech IDAS LPS-P2
Telescope: Skywatcher 120 ED Pro
M 35
by Bob on Feb.17, 2011, under Messier Objects
A.k.a.: NGC2168
Type: Open Cluster
Constellation: Gemini
Distance From Earth: 2,800 light years
Diameter: ~24 light years
Camera: Atik 314L (color)
Exposure: 30x120s, no darks, no flats
Filters: Hutech IDAS LPS-P2
Telescope: Skywatcher 120 ED Pro
M 34
by Bob on Feb.16, 2011, under Messier Objects
A.k.a.: NGC1039
Type: Open Cluster
Constellation: Perseus
Distance From Earth: 1,400 light years
Diameter: 14 light years
Camera: Atik 314L (color)
Exposure: 40x120s, no darks, no flats
Filters: Hutech IDAS LPS-P2
Telescope: Skywatcher 120 ED Pro
NGC 7789
by Bob on Feb.03, 2011, under NGC Objects
A.k.a.: White Rose Cluster
Type: Open Cluster
Constellation: Cassiopeia
Distance From Earth: 7,600 light years
Diameter: 25 light years
Camera: Atik 314L (color)
Exposure: 20x120s, no darks, no flats
Filters: Hutech IDAS LPS-P2
Telescope: Skywatcher 120 ED Pro
M 39
by Bob on Oct.26, 2010, under Messier Objects
A.k.a.: NGC 7092
Type: Open Cluster
Camera: Canon EOS 550D (unmodified)
Exposure: 8x90s @ ISO800, no darks, no flats
Filters: none