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Observation by Brad Thomas: NGC6871 - Open CLuster in Cygnus

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Brad Thomas

Observer

Brad Thomas

Observed

2023 Jun 04 - 23:04

Uploaded

2023 Jun 06 - 21:05

Objects

NGC6871

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Constellation

Cygnus

Field centre

RA: 20h05m
Dec: +35°39'
Position angle: +90°00'

Field size

2°00' × 1°20'

Target name

NGC6871

Title

NGC6871 - Open CLuster in Cygnus

About this image
I took the opportunity when visiting friends, who live in a bortle 5 area to get a few hours of imaging in while staying over
Despite summer twilight, and 12 hours additional integration, it came out fairly decent
NGC6871 open cluster in Cygnus
Details:
Skywatcher 72ed Pro OTA With 0.85 Reducer/Flattener
ASI 183mc Pro -10deg
WO 50mm Guide Scope
Altair 290mm Guide Scope
Optolong L-Enhance Filter
180 x 240secs x 120gain x30offset
Skywatcher EQM-35 Pro Mount
Pegasus Power Box
ZWO EAF
DSD Field Rotator
NINA, PHD2, APP, Pixinsight
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