NGC 2286 -- Open Cluster
Object
Type
Open Cluster
Constellation
Monoceros
Distance
8.5k light years
Magnitude
7.5
Size
5.4 arc-min
Image
Date
2009-01-25
Place
Bixhoma Observatory (H33)
Exposure Data
Lum 12 mins @ -20C
Lum 12x1 min
Notes
All filters binned 2x2
Equipment
Optics
Meade 12" RCX-400
Focal Length
1500 mm @f/5 (f/8 with 6.3 focal reducer)
Mount
Meade RCX-400 on Milburn Wedge
Camera
SBIG ST-10XME w/AO7
Focuser
JMI Focuser with RoboFocus
Filters
CFW-10, Astrodon LRGB
Software
TheSky6, FocusMax, CCDAutopilot4, PixInsight, PhotoShop CS6
Reprocessed on 12/13/2022