Observation by John Taylor: Perseus Double Cluster (Sword Handle)

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John Taylor

Observer

John Taylor

Observed

2025 Aug 26 - 00:35

Uploaded

2025 Sep 02 - 18:27

Objects

The Perseus Double Cluster (Caldwell 14)

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Constellation

Perseus

Field centre

RA: 02^h19^m
Dec: +57°14'
Position angle: -142°49'

Field size

1°27' × 0°58'

Equipment

8" Stella Lyra f/4 Newtonian, ZWO ASI 260 MC Pro camera iOptron GEM 45 Mount

Exposure

10 subs of 2m 5 darks

Location

SW France (47)

Target name

Perseus Double cluster NGC 869, NGC 884

Title

Perseus Double Cluster (Sword Handle)

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Perseus Double Cluster (Sword Handle), 8in f4 Newt, 10 subs of 2m, 5 darks. 26 August 2025.jpg (2.8 MB)

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