Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Aquarius (Aqr)  ·  Contains:  M 73  ·  NGC 6994
M73 - Asterism, Derryk
M73 - Asterism
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M73 - Asterism

M73 - Asterism, Derryk
M73 - Asterism
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M73 - Asterism

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Description

Also known as NGC6994, M73 is an asterism of stars located in the constellation of Aquarius. It was originally thought to be an open cluster but in 2002 it was finally proven that it is an asterism.

Taken in September 2018 from Campbell, CA, USA. Sky: 18.80 mag/arcsec^2



Total integration: 510 mins (8 hrs 30 mins)



Details, Equipment, & Software:

Telescope: Astro-Tech AT10RCT (FL2000mm f/8)

Camera: SBIG STF-8300m (-10°C)

Filter: Astrodon36mm RGB

Guide: OAG-8300 with QHY5III174

Focuser: Moonlite CSL w/ high res stepper motor

Mount: Astro-Physics AP1100GTO

Capture: Sequence Generator Pro

Frames:

Astrodon R: 35x300s

Astrodon G: 33x300s

Astrodon B: 34x300s

Stacking/Final Processing: Pixinsight

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M73 - Asterism, Derryk

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