Observation by Martin Griffiths: Melotte 20

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Martin Martin

Observer

Martin Griffiths

Observed

2020 Dec 02 - 20:09

Uploaded

2020 Dec 31 - 20:12

Objects

The Alpha Persei Cluster (Melotte 20)

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Constellation

Perseus

Field centre

RA: 03^h25^m
Dec: +49°12'
Position angle: +90°47'

Field size

8° × 5°

Equipment

Canon 450D DSLR Camera and 85mm lens, Star Adventurer

Exposure

ISO 1600, 45 sec exposure f6

Location

Brecon

Target name

Star Cluster

Title

Melotte 20

About this image

Nice to catch up with some clusters that require binoculars only.

Files associated with this observation

Mel 20. Alpha Persei group.jpg (779.3 kB)

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