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Taurus-Perseus Region
Taurus-Perseus Region
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Objects visible in this photo include:

  • The California Nebula - NGC 1499.
  • The Pleiades - M45 (note the hints of blue nebulosity).
  • The Hyades Cluster and the bright star Aldeberan (magnitude 0.87).
  • Open Cluster NGC 1647.
  • Open Cluster NGC 1746.

Location: Troy, New Hampshire
Camera: Olympus OM2n
Lens: 50mm f/1.8 lens at f/2.8
Film: Store brand ASA 400 color print film
Exposure: 15 minutes, tracked with motor-driven barn door camera mount.

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