Perseus Double Cluster
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Roth Ritter
Lamy, NM on 2008, Dec 28
LRGB (160:50:50:50)
Lamy, NM on 2008, Dec 28
LRGB (160:50:50:50)
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RCOS 10RCA @ f/7 (1825mm)
Paramount ME
SBIG STL-11000M, AO-L, Filter set C L R G B
Paramount ME
SBIG STL-11000M, AO-L, Filter set C L R G B
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Additional Notes:
Approximately 7,000 light years away, this double open cluster was recorded by
Hipparchus, the Greek astronomer in 130 BC. The clusters contain high temperature,
young stars and are separated by just a few hundred light years between them. Due to
their age similarities, it is likely they both were created from the same material in the
region.