Open Cluster NGC1647
Photographed by Scott Davis on February 13, 2013
From Clovis, California
Description:
NGC1647 is an open cluster very near the Hyades in the constellation Taurus. It is estimated to be 150 million years old and at a distance of approximately 1800 light years.
Imaging Camera:
Canon EOS 60D
Imaging Scope/Lens:
Orion Astrograph 8" f/3.9 Newtonian
Mount/Tripod:
Celestron CGEM
Guide Scope/Camera:
Orion Shorttube 80mm w/ Starshoot Autoguider
Exposure Details:
Camera settings were ISO 200, shutter speed of 120 seconds. A total of 40 light frames and 20 dark frames were acquired for this image.
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