Double Cluster (Perseus)


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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.

  Technical data:
Date:   4 Oct. 2002
Scope: Borg 100ED F6.4
Mount: Losmandy G-11
Guider: Borg 76ED / SBIG ST-V
Camera: Planet Town Vacuum Astrocamera
Film: Kodak E200 (+2 push) medium format
Exposure: 60 minutes



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