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Saggita, o0O-PLaCiD-O0o

Saggita

Saggita, o0O-PLaCiD-O0o

Saggita

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Sagitta

The Sagitta constellation (Latin for "arrow") is a modest one. It is the 3rd smallest in area of all constellation, and contains no stars brighter than 3rd magnitude. M71/NGC6838, which is a loose globular cluster, can be found within the boundaries of this constellation. INtersting fact: M71 resides about 12,00 light years from Earth, and cannot typically be seen with the naked eye. Yet it shines with a luminosity of around 13,200 suns.

Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i (600D)

Lens: Canon EFS 55-250mm, dialed to 74mm

Settings: ISO 1600, f/6.3, 60 sec exp

Mount: AstroTrac TT320X-AG

11 lights, 5 darks, stacked in DSS

Processed with Photoshop CS5

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Saggita, o0O-PLaCiD-O0o