NGC 1970

NGC 1970 is a cluster associated with nebulosity in the constellation Dorado. Also contains NGC 1966. Moon 85% waxing gibbous rise 17:35 set 02:21. Temp 22.5°C at 22:23, 18.6°C at 00:23.

Image Details
Camera QHY9
Scope GSO 8 RC
Mount EQ6-Pro
Guiding WO Megrez 72FD, PHD, QHY5 Drift (-26,-76) over 2:30
Exposure LRGB 65:25:25:25, total 2:20 @ -20C (some subs 10mins, some 5 mins)
Location Donvale
Date 2010-02-25
Coordinates RA: 05h 27m 07s
DEC: -68° 52' 46"
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NGC 1970
NGC 1970