Open Cluster NGC 2477-5 inch
Open Cluster NGC 2477: This brilliant Open Star Cluster lies in the constellation of Puppis and consists of about 300 stars. Its age is believed to be around 700 Million years.
The bright star is QZ Puppis.
Object |
Open Cluster NGC 2477-5 inch |
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Catagory |
Open Clusters |
Designation |
NGC 2477 |
Constellation |
Puppis |
Optics |
TMB 130 f/6 with Field Flattener |
Camera |
SBIG STL 11000M with internal CFW 5 |
Exposure |
3 x 10min each Baader RGB filter set. Maxim DL for image acquisition |
Calibration |
Dark + Flat Frame |
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Guiding |
Selfguiding, Maxim DL as aquisition software |
Mount |
Astro-Physics 900 GTO |
Processing |
Maxim DL5, Photoshop |
Location, Date |
Somerset West, South Africa - 15 Nov 2010 |
Remark |
A spider cross in front of the objective lens has been used for this image |
