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Astronomy => Astrophotography => Topic started by: ApophisAstros on May 17, 2018, 09:42:31

Title: NGC 869 & NGC 884 Double Cluster
Post by: ApophisAstros on May 17, 2018, 09:42:31
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53 x 180s Lights
24 x Flats
In PS CC levels,curves and noise reduction.

maging telescope or lens:SkyWatcher 120ED Imaging System for Canon DSLR Cameras
Imaging camera:Canon 1000D modified
Mount:Skywatcher EQ6-R PRO Synscan
Guiding cameras:Skywatcher 9x50 Finderscope,  QHYCCD 5L-II MONO
Focal reducer:Skywatcher 0.85x Focal Reducer/Corrector for Evostar-120ED
Software:DeepSkyStacker x64 by Luc Coiffier, Tony Cook, David C. Partridge Deepsky Stacker 4.1 64bit,  Astro Photography Tool,  ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CC
Accessory:QHYCCD PoleMaster
Resolution: 3866x2574
Dates: May 16, 2018
Frames: 53x180"
Integration: 2.6 hours
Avg. Moon age: 1.12 days
Avg. Moon phase: 1.41%
Astrometry.net job: 2063765
RA center: 35.305 degrees
DEC center: 57.197 degrees
Pixel scale: 1.494 arcsec/pixel
Orientation: 84.636 degrees
Field radius: 0.964 degrees
Locations: Home, Worthing, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Roger