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.
Image Details
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
Coordinates
RA: 07h 36m 33s
DEC: -14° 27' 00"
DEC: -14° 27' 00"
