Observation by James Weightman: M44 (Praesepe) etc. Trails

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James Weightman

Observer

James Weightman

Observed

2024 Jan 18 - 05:00

Uploaded

2024 Jan 18 - 12:13

Objects

The Beehive Cluster (M44)

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Constellation

Cancer

Field centre

RA: 08^h41^m
Dec: +19°12'
Position angle: -0°31'

Field size

10° × 13°

Equipment

OM-5 camera +60mm f/2.8 macro(!) lens on tripod
for inset 300mm f/4 lens

Exposure

12 x 10 secs = 2mins; f/2.8 ISO 1600; inset 5 x 10secs

Location

Cirencester, Glos, UK

Target name

M44 and surroundings

Title

M44 (Praesepe) etc. Trails

About this image

Interesting to note variation of colour within cluster. 2 red M2 variables noted within wider field.

Files associated with this observation

m44etcjw.jpg (922.9 kB)

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Callum Potter, Mike Harlow

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