Messier 34 Star Cluster in Perseus 2021-09-07.
Aberkenfig, South Wales
Lat +51.542 Long -3.593
Skywatcher 254mm Newtonian Reflector, Olympus E410 at prime focus. EQ6 Syntrek Mount.
24 suitable light frames of 40s at 800 ISO. Also 10 dark frames.
Processed with Deep Sky Stacker and final levels adjusted with G.I.M.P.
An open star cluster located in the constellation of Perseus.
The image has been slightly cropped but still displays coma towards the edges. This is is one drawback of a parabolic f/4.8 Newtonian.
Messier 34 Star Cluster in Perseus 2021-09-07.
Aberkenfig, South Wales
Lat +51.542 Long -3.593
Skywatcher 254mm Newtonian Reflector, Olympus E410 at prime focus. EQ6 Syntrek Mount.
24 suitable light frames of 40s at 800 ISO. Also 10 dark frames.
Processed with Deep Sky Stacker and final levels adjusted with G.I.M.P.
An open star cluster located in the constellation of Perseus.
The image has been slightly cropped but still displays coma towards the edges. This is is one drawback of a parabolic f/4.8 Newtonian.