Observation by Geof Lewis: M46 Open Cluster (incl PN NGC2438) - 7 M...

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Geof Lewis

Observer

Geof Lewis

Observed

2018 Mar 07 - 14:35

Uploaded

2018 Jun 01 - 13:45

Objects

M46

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Constellation

Puppis

Field centre

RA: 07^h41^m
Dec: -14°54'
Position angle: -83°02'

Field size

1°44' × 1°18'

Equipment

4" TSAPO100Q
QSI583wsg-5
Astronimic Type2 LRGB filters
AP1200GTO CP3

Exposure

L 6x600 Sec; RGB 3x600 Sec each - All Bin 1x1

Location

Norfolk, UK

Target name

Messier 46

Title

M46 Open Cluster (incl PN NGC2438) - 7 March 2018

About this image

A quick grab of limited data for this low altidude open cluster as seen from the UK. The foreground PN NGC2438 came out pretty well.

Files associated with this observation

M46 Open Cluster (incl PN NGC2438).jpg (625.0 kB)

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Jeremy Shears, Andy Wilson, Peter Carson

Comments

Andy Wilson, 2018 Jun 03 - 10:00 UTC

That is a nice image of this open cluster, the planetary nebula really stands out.

Geof Lewis, 2018 Jun 03 - 10:57 UTC

Thanks Andy,

Prior to imaging the cluster I didn't even know about the PN, so when the images started downloading I thought that I had a horrid and persistent dust/dew doughnut, then I though hey, hang on a minute and a quick check on line put me right. It was a lovely bonus... :-)

Cheers, Geof

Andy Wilson, 2018 Jun 04 - 18:25 UTC

Hi Geof,

Finding the unexpected is one of the joys of the hobby. I remember years ago imaging the Ring Nebula, only spot spot a distant spiral galaxy once I'd processed the images. Making these little discoveries oneself, even though they are usually known objects, adds a bit of a thrill.

Cheers,

Andy

Geof Lewis, 2018 Jun 04 - 23:15 UTC

Thanks Andy,

So very true and I recall the same experience with that galaxy in my first M57 image a few years ago :-).

Cheers, Geof

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