Observation by Brad Thomas: M44 - Beehive Cluster

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Brad Thomas

Observer

Brad Thomas

Observed

2021 Apr 13 - 23:00

Uploaded

2021 Apr 14 - 18:53

Objects

The Beehive Cluster (M44)

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Constellation

Cancer

Field centre

RA: 08^h40^m
Dec: +19°39'
Position angle: -178°58'

Field size

2°00' × 1°20'

Equipment

Skywatcher 72ed APO with 0.85 Reducer / Flattener
ASI 183mc imaging camera
ZWO 30mm mini guide scope
ASI 290mc guide camera
IOptron Smart EQ Pro+ mount
Optolong L-Pro

Exposure

240 seconds - 120 gain - 40 offset - 120 minutes Total Integration

Location

Surbiton UK

Target name

M44 - Beehive Cluster

Title

M44 - Beehive Cluster

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