For an image of stars only, not many images can give a better display than the double cluster. The distinct concentration of two groups, both with contrasting star colours, make this a favourite of mine and a target I look forward to putting more time on in the future. Although, the bright stars of this cluster deserve to have diffraction spikes, so I may end up once again putting a cross of thread on the front of the scope to achieve this.
- Taken – November 1st, 2022 in Rockwood ON
- 37.5 minutes - 150x15s lights, 30 flats, 30 dark flats, and 50 darks
- Askar 130phq with an asi294mc pro camera, gain 120, UVIR filter, cooled to -10
- EQ6R-PRO with wo50mm guide scope and asi120mm guide camera
- Asiair Plus used for image acquisition
- EAF used for focus
- Pixinsight used for stacking and image processing