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NGC 6231 -- Open Cluster
Object
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Type |
Open Cluster |
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Constellation |
Scorpius |
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Distance |
5,600 light years |
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Magnitude |
2.6 |
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Size |
15.0 arc-min |
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Also known as |
Caldwell 76 |
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Image
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Date |
2021-05-07 |
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Place |
Cheddar Ranch Observatory |
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Exposure Data |
RGB 6:6:6 mins @ -15C |
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R 6x1, G 6x1, B 6x1 |
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Notes |
All filters binned 1x1 |
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Equipment
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Optics |
Takahashi TOA-150 |
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Focal Length |
1100 mm @f/7.3 |
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Mount |
Paramount ME |
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Camera |
SBIG STL-6303E |
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Focuser |
RoboFocus |
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Filters |
CFW-10, AstroDon LRGB |
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Software |
TheSkyX, CCDSoft, CCDAutopilot5, CCDStack 2+, PixInsight, PhotoShop CS6 |
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Reprocessed on 07/06/2023 |