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M53 - Globular Star Cluster

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Object Open Star Cluster (M53) in Coma Berenices
  Telescope (Photo) Meade LX200GPS 12” SCT @ f/10
  Telescope (Guiding) Meade LX200GPS 12” SCT @ f/10 (off-axis)
  Camera (Photo) Canon 20Da DSLR
  Camera (Guiding) Meade DSI w/Autostar Envisage
  Exposure Detail Median combination of 3 images at 60 seconds each, ISO800; RAW file conversion, full calibration (bias, flat, dark), and initial image processing using ImagesPlus 2.80; final image processing using Photoshop CS2
  Location

Chiefland Astronomy Village, Florida
(N29.409, W82.860)

  Date 04/17/07