Messier 46 Open Cluster (mouse over shows names)
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Object data |
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Object type: |
M46 (NGC 2437) + NGC 2438 + NGC 2425 |
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Size: |
20x20arcmins |
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Magnitude: |
6.1 |
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Constellation: |
Puppis (achterschip) |
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Distance: |
5,300LY |
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Exposure data |
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Date, time |
2009-01-30 ~23.30 UT |
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Julian day number |
2454 862 |
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Location: |
Zuidlaren, Holland |
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Telescope: |
Takahashi-FSQ106ED f5 |
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Camera: |
ST 2000XM CFW10 |
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Filters: |
L: 5x2.5min |
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Temperature outside: |
-20C |
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Temperature CCD: |
-250C |
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Binning: |
1x1 |
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Field of view: |
77x58 arcmins |
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Processing tools: |
CcdSoft,V5 Photoshop CS3 |
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Imaged by: |
Gerard van den Braak |
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Notes: |
Open cluster of very faint stars.
Discovered. |