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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