Observation by Mark Fairfax: M67 Open Cluster in Cancer

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Mark Fairfax

Observer

Mark Fairfax

Observed

2022 Mar 26 - 22:14

Uploaded

2022 Apr 01 - 14:00

Objects

M67

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Constellation

Cancer

Field centre

RA: 08^h51^m
Dec: +11°48'
Position angle: +16°54'

Field size

0°30' × 0°22'

Equipment

Unistellar eVscope Classic (114mm reflector)

Exposure

16mins

Location

Nottinghamshire UK

Target name

M67 Open Cluster in Cancer

Title

M67 Open Cluster in Cancer

About this image

Messier 67, (also catalogued as NGC 2682), is one of the most ancient star clusters known. It is a fine, bright cluster (magnitude +6.9) & makes an excellent target for binoculars or small telescopes. Estimates of its age range between 3.2 and 5 billion years and distance estimates are likewise varied 2,600-2,900 light-years. It isn't the oldest known open cluster but older clusters tied to the Milky Way are few and none closer.

[Bortle 5ish with dew shield, Optolong L-Pro filter & moderate seeing]

Files associated with this observation

M67 BAA-26Mar2022.jpg (1.3 MB)

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