M46 & M47

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M46 is the prominent cluster to the East (left), and M47 is to the West. The less obvious cluster NNE of M47 is designated NGC 2423.

Conditions were very windy and cold (~25°F).

Technical data:

Date:		15 Dec. 2001
Scope:		Borg 100ED F6.4 (with multi-flattener)
Mount:		Losmandy G11
Guider:		SBIG STV / Borg 76ED @ F6.6
Camera:		Planet Town 6x7 vacuum-back astro camera (Pentax lens coupling)
Film:		Kodak E200 (+2 push)
Exposure:		30 minutes