The Double Star Cluster in Perseus is well placed high in the sky during the early evenings of October. It is easily visible to the naked eye on a clear dark night and becomes a mesmerizing collection of jewel-like stars resembling blue-white diamonds and golden orbs of fire through even just a small telescope.
Date Imaged: October 23, 2012
Lens: Borg 77ED f/5.5
Exposure: 1.5 minutes at ISO 4600
Mount: Losmandy Titan
October 23, 2012
Borg 77ED f/5.5
1.5 minutes at ISO 4600
Losmandy Titan
Camera: Nikon D7000
Location: Stardust Observatory, Baguio, Philippines
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Nikon D7000
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Stardust Observatory, Baguio, Philippines
60 P. Paterno St., Brgy. South Drive, Baguio City, 2600
Philippines