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M34 BG 200Q 28_09_18STa
M34 open star cluster
Taken on 28th of September
Messier 34 is in the constellation of Perseus, approximately 1,500 light years away. It's designated NGC1039 in the New General Catalogue. Best observed in the months of October, November and December. You will need at least a pair of 10x50 binoculars to see it, but it looks it's best through a telescope at low magnifications.
Best 70% of 300 exposures, each 30 seconds at ISO 800
50 darks, flats & bias.
Stacked using DeepSkyStacker & processed using StarTools.
Used an 8" Skywatcher Quattro on a HEQ5 mount, my camera as always old Canon 1100D.
M34 BG 200Q 28_09_18STa
M34 open star cluster
Taken on 28th of September
Messier 34 is in the constellation of Perseus, approximately 1,500 light years away. It's designated NGC1039 in the New General Catalogue. Best observed in the months of October, November and December. You will need at least a pair of 10x50 binoculars to see it, but it looks it's best through a telescope at low magnifications.
Best 70% of 300 exposures, each 30 seconds at ISO 800
50 darks, flats & bias.
Stacked using DeepSkyStacker & processed using StarTools.
Used an 8" Skywatcher Quattro on a HEQ5 mount, my camera as always old Canon 1100D.