Observation by Alan Thomas: NGC6940 Open Cluster in Vulpecula

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2022 Aug 11 - 21:03

Uploaded

2022 Aug 15 - 18:49

Objects

NGC6940

Equipment

Unistellar eQuinox 112mm reflector

Exposure

10min.

Location

Norbreck Observatory, Warrington, Cheshire, UK.

Target name

NGC6940 Open Cluster in Vulpecula

Title

NGC6940 Open Cluster in Vulpecula

About this image

This loose (Class III2r) open cluster is difficult to distinguish from numerous field stars. It was discovered by William Herschel in July 1784.

Distance c. 2,510ly. Age c.720million yrs. Apparent mag 6.3.

Files associated with this observation

eVscope-20220811-210334 (2).jpg (524.4 kB)

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Callum Potter, David Davies

Comments

David Davies, 2022 Aug 16 - 10:00 UTC

Nice, Alan. I think the eVscope has done an excellent job on these star colours. I suspect a wider field of view might isolate the cluster better. You've inspired me to have a go at this target with a refractor.

Alan Thomas

Alan Thomas, 2022 Aug 16 - 12:35 UTC

Thanks David. I agree about the FOV. The Unistellar is limited to a maximum of about 30'. Look forward to seeing whatever you come up with. Good luck!

Alan

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