Double Cluster NGC 869, NGC 884

Double Cluster

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Object: Double Cluster, NGC 869, NGC 884 Constellation Perseus

Distance: 7000 light years

Date(s) Taken: Various dates from Nov 11 to Dec 11, 2007

Telescope: Takahashi 102S / Reducer

Focal Length: 610 mm

Camera: ST 2000 XM operating at -20 deg C sensor temperature

Resolution: 2.51 Arc-seconds / Pixel

Exposures: 5 hours total duration

22 Red - 5 Minute Images binned 1x1

20 Green - 5 Minute Images binned 1x1

22 Blue - 5 Minute Images binned 1x1

 

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