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The Double Cluster formally consists of two open
clusters designated NGC 869 and NGC 884. These are
visible to the naked eye (easily located using
Cassiopeia as a reference) and spectacular in
a medium-sized scope with a low enough power to
show both clusters at the same time.
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Technical data:
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Date:
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4 Oct. 2002
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Scope:
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Borg 100ED F6.4
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Mount:
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Losmandy G-11
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Guider:
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Borg 76ED / SBIG ST-V
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Camera:
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Planet Town Vacuum Astrocamera
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Film:
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Kodak E200 (+2 push) medium format
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Exposure:
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60 minutes
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