M39 Open Cluster
with PK93+2.1
The open cluster Messier 39 was discovered in 1750 by Guillaume LeGentil. Also located in this field of view is the planetary nebula PK93+2.1. Click here for a close up crop of the planetary. |
| Telescope: Astro-Physics 160mm EDF f7.5 @ f7.7 | Designation: M39 and NGC7092 |
Mount: Astro-Physics AP1200GTO |
Constellation: Cygnus |
| Camera: Apogee U16M with Gen II Astrodon Filters | Distance: Approx 950 Light Years |
| Guiding: SBIG ST402 via Mini Borg 60mm | Type: Open Cluster |
| Exposure: 270 min RGB | Position: R.A. 21 hr 32 min , Dec +480 26' |
| Processed using CCDStack, PhotoShop CS3 | Date: 25-26 November 2008 |
| Acquisition: CCDAutopilot/CCDSoft/The Sky 6/M1OASYS | Location: Deerlick Astronomy Village |