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Observation by Peter Tickner: The Double Cluster

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Peter Tickner

Observer

Peter Tickner

Observed

2023 Dec 08 - 17:43

Uploaded

2023 Dec 09 - 17:58

Objects

NGC869
NGC884

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Constellation

Perseus

Field centre

RA: 02h20m
Dec: +57°05'
Position angle: -98°01'

Field size

1°53' × 1°23'

Equipment
  • Dwarf II camera/telescope
  • iPhone 11 Pro Max
Exposure

5 seconds x 48

Location

Urban Berkshire

Target name

The Double Cluster

Title

The Double Cluster

About this image

This was a test image without filter or dark frame after acquiring a Dwarf II camera recently for wider field imaging than my conventional telescopes.   The result on a night of constant passing cloud was surprisingly good once I could persuade the camera to connect with my iPhone.  As soon as it calibrated it was able to locate targets with ease.

Peter

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