Scope Diagram Astrocamera.Net - Astrophotography by Dave Kodama

Double Cluster (Perseus)

The Double Cluster formally consists of two open clusters designated NGC 869 and NGC 884. These are visible to the naked eye (easily located using Cassiopeia as a reference) and spectacular in a medium-sized scope with a low enough power to show both clusters at the same time.


 

 

Photo info:
  • Date/Time: 4 Oct. 2002
  • Location: Vanishing Point Observatory
  • Camera: Planet Town 6x7 Vacuum Astrocamera
  • Exposure: 60 min.
  • Lens/Scope: Borg 100ED F6.4
  • Film: Kodak E200 (+2 push) medium format
  • Mount: Losmandy G-11
  • Guiding: Borg 76ED / SBIG ST-V
  • Image Processing: Photoshop

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