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Observation by Brad Thomas: Perseus Double Cluster NGC 869, and NGC...

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Brad Thomas

Observer

Brad Thomas

Observed

2022 Jan 29 - 22:28

Uploaded

2022 Dec 06 - 22:31

Objects

NGC869
NGC884

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Constellation

Perseus

Field centre

RA: 02h20m
Dec: +57°07'
Position angle: -179°24'

Field size

1°48' × 1°12'

Exposure

225exp - 240secs x 150gain x 30offset

Location

Surbiton UK

Target name

Perseus Double Cluster NGC 869, and NGC 884

Title

Perseus Double Cluster NGC 869, and NGC 884

About this image
This is a reworking of a little project with the Double Cluster in Perseus - NGC 869, and NGC 884
Working at catching some HA out of the region - I need to add a lot more integration - about 10 more hours I think
This is a mix of L-Pro and L-Enhance
Details of this shot:
240secs x 150gain x 30offset
314 exposures L-Enhance, 112 exposures L-Pro - with Darks, Flats and Flat Darks
Skywatcher 72ed with 0.85 reducer flattener
ASI 183mc pro -10deg
WO 50mm guide scope
ASI 290mc guide camera
ZWO EFW
DSD Field Rotator
ZWO EAF
Skywatcher EQM-35 pro mount
NINA, PHD2, APP, Pixinsight
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