M 44  -  Praesepe / Beehive Cluster


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Object data of M44

Object type: open star cluster (II2m)
Size: 95'
Magnitude: 3.1 mag
Constellation: Cnc
Distance: 600 Ly
   
Notes: There are many background galaxies visible.

Exposure data

Date: 2010-02-22
Location: Nussbach / Austria (400m)
Telescope: TeleVue NP101 (4" Apo f=540mm)
Camera: EOS1000D (ISO400)
Mount: WAM 650
Exposure time: 50x2m
Exposure time total: 1h 40m

 

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