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Observation by Nick Hewitt: Double the pleasure - the Perseus Sword ...

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Nick Hewitt

Observer

Nick Hewitt

Observed

2015 Nov 01 - 00:01

Uploaded

2016 Nov 22 - 10:09

Objects

NGC884
NGC869

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Constellation

Perseus

Field centre

RA: 02h20m
Dec: +57°12'
Position angle: -138°01'

Field size

2°21' × 1°34'

Equipment
  • William Optics 81mm GT triplet
  • Canon DSLR 60a
  • EQ6 mount
Exposure

18 x 2 mins at ISO 1000

Location

Northampton

Target name

NGC 869 & NGC 884

Title

Double the pleasure - the Perseus Sword Handle

About this image

Yes, a lollipop but no apologies. This pair of distant clusters always refreshes the soul. A reminiscence from a relatively dark, Moon-free night in 2015. The Canon D60a brings out the evolving red giants quite nicely, in contrast to the diamond glitter of the other members.

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