Observation by Nick Hewitt: The Auriga Triplet - Messier 38

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Nick Hewitt

Observer

Nick Hewitt

Observed

2016 Dec 03 - 00:38

Uploaded

2016 Dec 13 - 19:43

Objects

The Starfish Cluster (M38)

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Constellation

Auriga

Field centre

RA: 05h29m
Dec: +35°49'
Position angle: -160°55'

Field size

1°56' × 1°17'

Equipment
  • TMB 115mm triplet refractor at f/7
  • IDAS filter
  • Canon D60a
  • EQ8
Exposure

16 x 120 seconds

Location

Billing, Northampton

Target name

Messier 38

Title

The Auriga Triplet - Messier 38

About this image

Another treat on a cold and frosty night. Great in any telescope. The cluster "above" (south) of Messier 38 is NGC 1907.

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