M44 The Beehive Cluster

 Posted: Apr 6th, 2026
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Technical Info
Telescope/Lens: Sharpstar 76 edph f4.5
Camera: Zwo 1600mm
Mount: HEQ5 Pro
Guide Scope: 50/190
Guide Camera: Zwo 178mm
Software: Pixinsight
Exposure:
20 x 60" ISO/Gain: 139 - UV IR Cut
Green, Bortle 4 zone:
 Mozyr, Belarus
 Jan 30th, 2025
20 m
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Resolution: 4524x3424 px
Scale: 9774 KB
My new era is monochrome. I had no filters except for UV/IR cut. That's why the image is black and white. And this was on the first light night with the new camera—so there were many objects, but little integration time.

The Beehive Cluster fit perfectly here. I saved it for the record.
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