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Object(s):
M3

Constellation:
Canes Venatici

Description:
4x4 Mosaic of CCD Images of globular cluster M3

Contrast set in order to show full extent of the cluster, but in the process the centre of the cluster is 'washed out'

Date/Time:
2002-04-16   21:19 UT [2002-04-16.88819]

CCD Image:
ST7 Image
36.2 x 20.0 arc min , 1.78 arc sec/pixel
#21020-21036
File: M3.20020416.Mosaic1.jpg (62 kb)
Subject: M3 (Mosaic)

Exposure:
30 sec , 2x2 binning
None
CCD temp. -20 deg C
Filter : None

Equipment:
SBIG ST-7e (ABG) CCD Camera
Meade 8" f/10 SCT telescope (LX200)
operating at f/10.2 (F=2068mm)
Equatorial Wedge/Permanent Pier
Setup: LX200 >JMI NGF > 1.1/4" nose >ST-7e

Observer/Location:
David Richards
Backyard observatory [Kingcup]
(suburban site, 45m amsl, mag 4 to 4.5 skies)
Dorset, UK

Seeing:

Sky Position:

Processing:
Dark Subtract
Mosaic constructed using PaintShopPro with assistance of Excel based mosaic construction tool.
Software : CCDSoft V5, PaintShop Pro 5

Related Images:

WWW Links:
About Mosaic Construction Method

Page Links:
Globular Clusters
Images (2002-04-16)


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Last Updated : 2006-Jan-20
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