C16 / NGC 7243

Designation(s)C16, NGC 7243
Object Type(s)Open Cluster
Relevant Catalog(s)All (Chron), Caldwell, NGC
Obs. Lat/Long42° 17', 073° 57'
ConstellationLacerta
Date and Time Observed2024-10-14 21:53:00
InstrumentEdgeHD 8" f10-2,032mm FL
CameraASI294MC-Pro
Image DetailsUp is 89.9 degrees E of N. Transparency: Good. Seeing: Fair. Total integration time was 5m30s. Exposures 15s@305g, UV/IR Cut Filter. Darks subtracted. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding.
DescriptionPart of the Oct 2024 CN EAA Challenge. This is a subtle cluster whose charm grew on me after I studied it. The cluster is set against a fairly dense star field, which is accented by what appear to be lanes of dark nebula. Really very nice.
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