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Messier 34
Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2019 3:40 am
by mariosi
Messier 34
(also known as M 34 or
NGC 1039) is an open cluster in the constellation Perseus. It was probably discovered by Giovanni Batista Hodierna before 1654 and included by Charles
Messier in his catalog of comet-like objects in 1764.
Messier described it as, "A cluster of small stars a little below the parallel of γ (Andromedae). In an ordinary telescope of 3 feet one can distinguish the stars."(Wikipedia)
Right ascension 02h 42.1m
Declination +42° 46′
Distance 1,500 light years (470 pc
Apparent magnitude (V) 5.5
DAY: Tuesday DATE: 2/2/16 TIME: 22:00 local time
LOCATION: Mammari
SCOPE:
Dob 10px Sky-Watcher F.L.1200/f4.7
EYEPIECE: T/S 30mm 2 inches Plossl F.O.V. 68°
Thanks for looking
Marios
Re: Messier 34
Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2019 11:51 am
by Juno16
Very nice image, thanks!
Jim
Re: Messier 34
Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2019 2:28 pm
by mariosi
Thank you Jim!
Marios
Re: Messier 34
Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2019 2:53 pm
by Peter802
Nice image.
Thank you for sharing.
Re: Messier 34
Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2019 3:56 pm
by mariosi
Thank you Peter!
Marios
Re: Messier 34
Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2019 8:21 pm
by bladekeeper
Another nice sketch, Marios!