Open Cluster M34: This cluster of stars is middle-aged for astronomical standards, the estimate is about 180 Mio years. It is located in a distance of 1400 LY and extends appr. 14 LY. A few of the heavy stars have already turned into Red Giants having a yellow color.
Object |
Open Cluster M34 |
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Catagory |
Open Clusters |
Designation |
M34 |
Constellation |
Perseus |
Optics |
RC 8“ f/8, ZWO Focusser and 7-Pos Filter Wheel |
Mount |
Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ6 Pro |
Camera |
ASI 1600MM Pro |
Exposure |
20x30s RGB each, ZWO filterset. Sequence Control N.I.N.A |
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Calibration |
Dark Frame |
Guiding |
ASI 120MM Mini with ZWO OAG, guiding with PHD |
Processing |
Maxim DL6, Photoshop. Star Spikes Pro. Colour Code RGB |
Location,Date |
Eningen,Germany - 12.10.2022 |
Remark |