M41 - Open Cluster in Canis Major

 
 
 
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m41
 
 
  • RA: 06:46
  • Dec: -20:46
  • Magnitude: 4.5
  • Distance: 2,300 ly
  • Apparent Size:  38 arcmin
  • Constellation:  Canis Major

 

  • Scope: Orion ED80 at f/7
  • Autoguider:  ST-4, average mode
  • Sky conditions:  Average seeing and transparency. Windy.
  • Camera: Hap Griffin modified Canon XSi ISO800
  • Exposure:  10 x 2 minutes
  • Date:  February 28, 2011

 

 

 
 
Comments: I was fighting high thin clouds all evening. At several times they affected guiding.