M47 (NGC 2422)

M47 or NGC 2422 is an open cluster of about 50 stars in the constellation Puppis. M47 is at a distance of about 1,600 light-years from Earth.

Camera	Canon 500D	Scope	GSO 8 RC
Mount	EQ6-Pro	Guiding	WO Megrez 72FD, PHD, QHY5
Exposure	13 x 5 min, total 75 Mins @ ISO 800	Location	Donvale
Date	2010-01-29