Messier 46 Open Cluster, Canis Major |
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ASA N16 f3.6 AP 1200GTO SBIG STL-11000M SBIG STL-Internal |
November 2008. Cave Creek Canyon Observatory, Arizona Sky Village |
Equipment: Telescope: Mount: Camera: Guider: |
Filters: - Luminance (Astrodon) 15x1 mins = 15 mins - Red (Astrodon) 15x1 mins = 15 mins - Green (Astrodon) 15x1 mins = 15 mins - Blue (Astrodon) 15x1 mins = 15 mins Total Exposure Time = 1h 00m |
Details: Data Imaged remotely over 2 nights (Nov 29 & 30, 2008). This cluster is noteworthy because it contains a bright Planetary Nebula, NGC 2438. This FOV also contains another Planetary Nebula, PK 231+4.1, faintly visible at the lower-center. Enlargements of both are available via the links below. |
© 2008, David A. Churchill |