M35, NGC2158
| Constellation: |
Gemini - The Twins |
| Type: |
Open Cluster (M35, NGC2158) |
| Position: |
RA:6h 09m
DEC:24d 21m |
| Magnitude: |
5.1 (M35)
8.6 (NGC2158) |
| Exposure: |
Taken 1/3/09
6 X 300 sec |
| Processing: |
Images were captured in Nebulosity
Basic calibration (flats, darks) and DDP in Imagesplus
Final processing in Photoshop |
| Equipment: |
Orion Starshoot Pro CCD Camera
Orion 80ED f/7.5 refractor with Televue .8 reducer/flattener
Losmandy G11 Gemini mount
Orion Starshoot Autoguider
Celestron guide scope |
| Notes: |
Although M35 appears much larger than the older NGC2158, they are nearly the same
physical size.
NGC2158 is almost 6 times more distant. |
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