Observation by David Strange: Melotte 111

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David Strange

Observer

David Strange

Observed

2024 May 05 - 23:10

Uploaded

2024 May 06 - 10:15

Objects

The Coma Star Cluster (Melotte 111)

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Constellation

Coma Berenices

Field centre

RA: 12^h25^m
Dec: +26°53'
Position angle: -0°33'

Field size

5°31' × 3°57'

Equipment

Samyang 135mm lens
Canon 6D

Exposure

20 x 30s

Location

Salcombe Regis, East Devon

Target name

Melotte 111

Title

Melotte 111

About this image

The Coma Star Cluster is the second closest cluster after the Hyades at a distance of 280 light years.

This is a cropped image taken with Samyang 135mm lens and Canon 6D

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