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Double Cluster Surrounded by Hydrogen-Alpha, Debra Ceravolo
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Double Cluster Surrounded by Hydrogen-Alpha

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Double Cluster Surrounded by Hydrogen-Alpha

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The Double Cluster in Perseus is a personal favourite of mine. Easily seen naked eye in dark skies and a delight in a small telescope. Here I present it in a different light surrounded by faintly ionized hydrogen gases. I acquired 16.5 hours of Ha data and blended it into the red and luminance channels. I also acquired 10 hours of LRGB data for a total of 26.5 hours of imaging last fall when the skies were clear.

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Double Cluster Surrounded by Hydrogen-Alpha, Debra Ceravolo