Observation by David Swan: Perseus Galaxy Cluster

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David Swan

Observer

David Swan

Observed

2017 Nov 05 - 20:52

Uploaded

2017 Nov 05 - 22:42

Objects

NGC1275

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Constellation

Perseus

Field centre

RA: 03^h19^m
Dec: +41°31'
Position angle: +134°26'

Field size

0°16' × 0°11'

Equipment

Scope: 200mm SCT @ f/6.3
Camera: ZWO ASI178MM
Filter: Baader UV + IR cut
Software: FireCapture and DeepSkyStacker

Exposure

100 x 5s

Location

Tynemouth, UK

Target name

NGC 1275 and neighbours

Title

Perseus Galaxy Cluster

About this image

Time stated is UT and refers to the midpoint of the capture. NGC 1275 is a lenticular galaxy and is just left of centre in the image.

Scope collimated and new mount deployed this evening. Very pleased with the results! Round stars.

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