Observation by Mazin Younis: The Doradus Challenge

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Mazin Younis

Observer

Mazin Younis

Observed

2023 Dec 15 - 00:10

Uploaded

2023 Dec 15 - 00:12

Objects

NGC1566

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Constellation

Dorado

Field centre

RA: 04^h20^m
Dec: -54°58'
Position angle: -8°01'

Field size

1°22' × 0°46'

Equipment

Esprit 100ED Pro
ASI 2600MC Duo

Exposure

14 x 240s

Location

Personal remote telescope - Morocco

Title

The Doradus Challenge

About this image

Where my remote telescope is located, I have an open Bortle 2 southern horizon. Hence, I challenged myself to capture the furthest galaxy to the south. The Doradus cluster (NGC 1566), at Dec -55°, rises to a maximum of 5° above horizon only. I managed to capture 14 frames with a satisfying result of this beautiful southern hemisphere object.

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Doradus_14x240s.jpg (961.6 kB)

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