M46 (NGC 2437)

Messier 46 is an open cluster in the constellation Puppis. M46 is about 5,500 light-years away. The planetary nebula NGC 2438 can be seen towards the right of center in this image.

Camera	Canon 500D	Scope	GSO 8 RC
Mount	EQ6-Pro	Guiding	WO Megrez 72FD, PHD, QHY5
Exposure	37 x 5 min, total 185 Mins @ ISO 800	Location	Donvale
Date	2010-01-23