Observation by Paul Whitmarsh: The Pleiades

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Paul Whitmarsh

Observer

Paul Whitmarsh

Observed

2022 Aug 28 - 01:07

Uploaded

2022 Sep 03 - 17:35

Objects

The Pleiades (M45)

Equipment
  • William Optics 110mm f6.5 TEC
  • Canon 6D - Modified
  • Astronomik luminance 2 filter
  • Pixinsight
Exposure

29 x 120s 1600 ISO

Location

Mileaway Observatory Uckfield

Target name

M45

Title

The Pleiades

About this image

When I see The Pleiades rise above the trees in the east I know that autumn is not far off. 

 

The spikes in the stars are caused by the clamps which hold the lens, a bit odd for a refractor.

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