Observation by Martin Griffiths: Melotte 25 - The Hyades

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Martin Martin

Observer

Martin Griffiths

Observed

2021 Jan 09 - 20:47

Uploaded

2021 Feb 14 - 18:47

Objects

NGC1647

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Constellation

Taurus

Field centre

RA: 04^h31^m
Dec: +16°56'
Position angle: -31°30'

Field size

14° × 9°

Equipment

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

Exposure

ISO 1600, 45 sec exposure f6

Location

CF35

Target name

Star Cluster

Title

Melotte 25 - The Hyades

About this image

The Hyades as they would appear through 8x40 binoculars from a dark sky site. The star cluster NGC 1647 also visible at centre left.

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Mel 25. Hyades.jpg (1.8 MB)

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