NGC869
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By |
Catalog |
Obj Type |
Location |
Date Taken: |
Smoot |
NGC 869 |
Star cluster |
Mayhill, NM |
11-11-2009 |
Description |
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NGC869 is half of the famous double cluster in the constellation Pegasus. This cluster lies about 6800 light years away and is about 5.6 million years old. Both 869 and NGC884 are part of the Perseus OB1 association. |
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Technical Details |
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Exposure Time: |
1 hr each RGB | |||
Camera: |
SBIG STL-11000M | |||
Telescope: |
RCOS 16 inch f/8.7 Ritchey-Chretien | |||
Mount: |
Software Bisque Paramount ME | |||
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