Observation by Alan Thomas: NGC 2420 Open Cluster in Gemini

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2023 Nov 13 - 09:20

Uploaded

2023 Nov 13 - 12:29

Objects

NGC2420

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Constellation

Gemini

Field centre

RA: 07^h38^m
Dec: +21°33'
Position angle: +178°57'

Field size

0°42' × 0°42'

Equipment

42cm CDK17 corrected Dall-Kirkham f/6.8
ProLine KAF-09000 camera
10Micron GM4000 mount

Exposure

2min

Location

Observatorio del Teide, Tenerife

Target name

NGC 2420 Open Cluster in Gemini

Title

NGC 2420 Open Cluster in Gemini

About this image

This impressive open cluster in Gemini (Class I2r) was discovered by William Herschel in Nov 1783. It contains nearly 1,000 stars. Imaged using the COAST.

Apparent. mag. 8.0. Distance c.8,600ly.

Files associated with this observation

NGC2420 COAST wide image v3image-jpeg-i.jpg (1.5 MB)

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