Open Cluster

Two young star clusters (M46, M47) and two dying stars

Catalogue Name Cluster on the left is M46 and on the right is M47. M46 also contains planetary nebula (NGC 2438) and top-left of the image there is another planetary nebula (Minkowski 1-18) Constellation Puppis Distance (Light Years) M46 – 5400 LY, M47- 1600 LY Photographic Information Exposure LRGB (Lx5, x3 RGB subs) Equipment F3.8 […]

April 28, 2018

Cone Nebula and Christmas Tree Cluster

Cone Nebula & Christmas Tree Cluster   Popular Name Cone Nebula & Christmas Tree Cluster Catalogue Names NGC 2264 Constellation Monoceros Distance (Light Years) 2700 LY Photographic Information Exposure 6 Hrs Total (1.5 Hrs L, 1.5 Hrs RGB, 3 Hrs Ha) Equipment Astr-tech AT111, SBIG 8300M, Orion Atlas EQ-G, Orion SSAG guider Processing Pixinsight Imaging […]

December 25, 2016