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M45 Multi Exposure with 10D :: 2003-xx-xx

M45 capured with FLT110mm and Canon 10D. A number of shorter exposures combined.

M45, the seven sisters or the pleyades. One of the most eye catching winter asterism. The six brightest stars can be seen with the naked eye on a clear and dark night.



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Image Details

LensWilliam Optics FLT 110
Aperture110mm
F RatioF6.5
Focal Length715mm
FiltersNone
CameraCanon 10D (1.6x crop compared to 35mm film)
Exposurey x z
MountVixen GPDX with Skysensor 2000
GuidingUnguided
Post ProcessingYes
SeeingNot documented
Limiting MagnitudeNot documented
Moon PhaseNot documented
LocationMy Backyard (Click Contact in the menu for more details)
Other NotesI dont remember much about taking this photo :)



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