NGC 869 / Double Cluster in Perseus

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rjbokleman
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NGC 869 / Double Cluster in Perseus

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Another target done last night with the AT65EDQ - taking the full moon - head on. (When it's relatively clear...you go for it!) I also ran out of night sky (aka dawn) and into some clouds as I'd set SGP for 40 x 240 second frames, but only got 25.
Ron B.
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Apollo XX
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Re: NGC 869 / Double Cluster in Perseus

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Cool Ron! One of my favorites!
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Re: NGC 869 / Double Cluster in Perseus

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Good stuff Ron! One of my favorites also.
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