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Old January 12th 07, 03:14 PM posted to sci.astro.amateur,de.sci.astronomie,fr.sci.astronomie,uk.sci.astronomy
Anthony Ayiomamitis
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Default M36 / NGC 1960 in Auriga

Dear Group,

With very good seeing last night (FWHM ~ 1.9") and equally impressive transparency, I decided to pursue the most impressive of the three open clusters in the constellation of Auriga which is nicely overhead a couple of hours after the end of astronomical twilight.

For those interested, please see

http://www.astrovox.gr/forum/album_pic.php?pic_id=3079 (1200 x 900)
http://www.perseus.gr/Astro-DSO-NGC-1960.htm (image details)

The LRGB image is based on two-hours total exposure.

Clear skies!

Anthony.