NGC 2281 in Auriga

Dear Friends,

The weatherman blew it again this evening with the local predictions but
this time in my favour (!) where instead of heavily overcast skies I was
privy to somewhat transparent skies. With the moon rising about three
hours after the end of astro twilight, I searched for something high and
quick and I stumbled upon NGC 2281, a really beautiful open cluster in
Auriga.

Here is an LRGB effort with two hours total exposu http://www.perseus.gr/Astro-DSO-NGC-2281.htm

I sincerely hope the weatherman blows it again tomorrow, for similar heavily overcast skies are being predicted.

Anthony.