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.
Image Details
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
Coordinates
RA: 07h 41m 46s
DEC: -14° 49' 05"
DEC: -14° 49' 05"
