Coma Cluster

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OBJECT INFORMATION

Name/Designation Abell 1656 (Coma Cluster)
Object Type Galaxy Cluster
Constellation Coma Berenices
Distance ~320 million light-years
Apparent Magnitude ~10 (brightest members)
Angular Size ~3°

IMAGING

Date May 17–21, 2025
Location Athens, Greece
Frames 660 × 60″ exposures
Integration 11h
Camera Settings Gain 101 | Temperature: -5°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
Guiding PHD2 Guiding
Processing PixInsight
Plugins RC Astro