Observation by Iain Cartwright: Open Cluster NGC 6940 (Mothra Cluster)
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Observer
Iain Cartwright
Observed
2025 Aug 17 - 01:25
Uploaded
2025 Aug 17 - 23:12
Objects
Planetarium overlay
Constellation
Vulpecula
Field centre
RA: 20h34m
Dec: +28°18'
Position angle: +87°30'
Field size
0°57' × 0°41'
Equipment
- Nikon D810A (DX), coma corrector, SW 200PDS, SW HEQ5 Pro, intervalometer
Exposure
(86 x 30s) at ISO 1600
Location
North Ayrshire
Target name
Open Cluster NGC 6940 (Mothra Cluster)
Title
Open Cluster NGC 6940 (Mothra Cluster)
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