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Perseus Cluster (Abell 426, Per XR-1)

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Perseus Cluster (Abell 426, Per XR-1)Abell 426NGC 1276IC 1905IC 1907NGC 1267NGC 1268NGC 1270NGC 1271NGC 1272NGC 1273NGC 1274NGC 1275NGC 1277NGC 1278NGC 1279NGC 1281NGC 1282NGC 1283
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Photo description / processing

One of the most massive objects in the Universe. The dominant galaxy of the Perseus cluster is NGC 1275, located 250 million light-years from Earth. The Perseus cluster consists of 150 galaxies. It is part of an even larger structure known as the Pisces-Perseus supercluster, consisting of more than 1000 galaxies.

Technical information

Telescope/Lens
Celestron EdgeHD 8
Camera
ZWO ASI2600MC PRO
Mount
iOptron HAE43 C
Guide Scope
ZWO 30mm f/4 Guide Scope
Guide Camera
SVBONY SV905C
Accessories
Celestron 0.7x Reducer
Software
SharpCap, DeepSkyStacker, Siril, Adobe Photoshop
Location
Петушки, Владимирская область, Россия

Light pollution

Orange, Bortle 6 zone

Date taken

Exposure

  • 52 × 180″ · ISO/Gain: 200 ·

Total exposure: 2 h 36 m

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