Observation by Mike Scarisbrick: Bubble and Cluster

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Mike Scarisbrick

Observer

Mike Scarisbrick

Observed

2019 Oct 27 - 22:00

Uploaded

2020 Feb 04 - 08:09

Objects

M52

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Constellation

Cassiopeia

Field centre

RA: 23^h22^m
Dec: +61°24'
Position angle: +124°52'

Field size

1°03' × 0°46'

Equipment

SkyWatcher 200P with Coma Corrector
AZ EQ6 - GT mount
Sony A6300

Exposure

163 x 30 seconds ISO 3200

Location

Cambridgeshire UKK

Target name

NCG 7635, M 52

Title

Bubble and Cluster

About this image

While I'm uploading images, I thought I'd upload my favourite image from the last 6 months.

The A6300 coped with the Bubble nebula (NGC 7635) better than I expected, a nice contrast with the nearby blue star HIP115198, and the white stars of the cluster M 52. M 52 is apparently not the only white star group to be referenced by the moniker "The Salt and Pepper Cluster". I couldn't find one called "The Ant Powder Cluster" though. Any votes for this name.

Files associated with this observation

M52-NGC7635_20191027_163x30s_A6300_ISO3200_1000mmfl_f5_50pc.jpg (1.1 MB)

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