Double Cluster

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OBJECT INFORMATION

Name/Designation NGC 869 & NGC 884 (Double Cluster)
Object Type Open Cluster Pair
Constellation Perseus
Distance ~7,500 light-years
Apparent Magnitude ~3.7
Angular Size ~60′ (~1°)

IMAGING

Date November 18, 2022
Location Athens, Greece
Frames 163 × 60″ exposures
Integration 2h 43m
Camera Settings Gain 101 | Temperature: 0°C
Bortle Scale 8/9 (City sky)

EQUIPMENT

Telescope Sky-Watcher Explorer 130PDS
Camera ZWO ASI533MC Pro
Mount Sky-Watcher EQ5 Pro
Filter Baader UV/IR Cut
Accessory Baader 2″ MPCC Mark III
Guide Scope Artesky 32mm Mini
Guide Camera ZWO ASI120MM Mini

SOFTWARE

Acquisition Astro Photography Tool & SharpCap
Guiding PHD2 Guiding
Processing Siril & Adobe Photoshop