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Open cluster M23

Igor Malik
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Category:Deep Sky
Published:
2330
Open cluster M23NGC 6494
Resolution:
2054x1540 px
File size:
1322 KB

Photo description / processing

Open star cluster M23 in the constellation Sagittarius. The arrangement of the cluster's stars and the nearby surrounding stars resembles a long-necked bird in flight, with a bright blue star at its head. The object's altitude during imaging was about 20 degrees. Shot from a high-rise balcony in a red zone of light pollution.

Technical information

Telescope/Lens
Sky-Watcher 130PDS
Camera
Canon EOS 550D
Mount
Sky-Watcher EQ5
Guide Scope
No guide
Accessories
Sky-Watcher Coma Corrector 2-inch
Software
DeepSkyStacker, FitStacker, PhotoShop
Location
Kharkiv, Ukraine

Light pollution

Red, Bortle 7 zone

Date taken

Exposure

  • 203 × 20″ · ISO/Gain: 3200 ·

Total exposure: 1 h 8 m

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