Messier 41 - An Open Star Cluster

This is a shot of the Messier 41 open star cluster in the constellation Canis Major. Residing at 2,300 light years distant, the relatively small cluster of about 100 stars spans 25 light years in diameter. Under dark skies free of moonlight and light pollution, M41 is barely naked eye visible below the bright star, Sirius.

 

I captured this at Frosty Drew Observatory in Charelstown, RI on Tuesday, February 21, 2017

 

Photo Details:

Camera: Canon 60D MagicLantern

1370mm

f/9

ISO: 5000

Exposure: 60 seconds * 20 sub images.

This is a median composite of 20 sub images.

 

-Scott

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