M11 - Wild Duck Cluster - DSLR OSC - 2024-06-08

M11, an open star cluster in the constellation Scutum, is nestled against a rich background of Milky Way stars and dust. Also visible toward the left side of this image is a smaller star cluster, NGC 6704.

 

Telescope: William Optics ZenithStar 110mm f/7 APO

Reducer: 0.8x

Camera: Canon 450D (modified)

Mount: iOptron iEQ45 Pro

Integration: 45 min (9 x 5 min)

Processing Software: PixInsight 1.8, Adobe Lightroom

Capture Location: Near Goldendale, WA.

 

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