Open Cluster M103
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Catalog |
Obj Type |
Location |
Date Taken: |
Smoot |
Messier 103 |
Star cluster |
Mayhill, NM |
11-07-2008 |
Description |
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M103 is an open cluster in the constellation Cassiopeia. It lies at a distance of about 8500 light years and contains about 175 members. It has a diameter of about 15 light years. It was discovered by Pierre Mechain in 1781. The likely age of this cluster is 20 million years. |
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Technical Details |
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Exposure Time: |
55 minutes each RGB | |||
Camera: |
SBIG STL-11000M | |||
Telescope: |
RCOS 16 inch f/8.7 Ritchey-Chretien | |||
Mount: |
Software Bisque Paramount ME | |||
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