Open Cluster M41
Open Cluster M41:M41 is one of the best known open clusters in the Sky, because it is very bright, located close to Sirius, the brightest star in the skies. Already with normal binoculars the beauty of these differently colored stars is striking. Located close to the celestial equator it can be well observed from both hemispheres.
Object |
Open Cluster M41 |
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Catagory |
Open Clusters |
Designation |
M 041 |
Constellation |
Canis Major |
Optics |
TMB 130 f/6 with Field Flattener |
Camera |
SBIG STL 11000M with internal CFW 5 |
Exposure |
5 x 2min each Astrodon True Balance RGB filters. Maxim DL for image acquisition |
Calibration |
Dark and Flat Frame |
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Guiding |
Selfguiding |
Mount |
Astro-Physics 900 GTO |
Processing |
Maxim DL5, Photoshop, Color Code RGB |
Location, Date |
Somerset West, South Africa - 27 Nov 2009 |
Remark |
