IC 348

Designation(s)IC 348
Object Type(s)Open Cluster, Reflection Nebula
Relevant Catalog(s)All (Chron), IC
Obs. Lat/Long42° 17', 073° 57'
ConstellationPerseus
Date and Time Observed2024-10-12 22:03:00
InstrumentEdgeHD 8" f10-2,032mm FL
CameraASI294MC-Pro
Image DetailsTotal integration time was 30m. Exposures 30s@305g, UV/IR Cut Filter, Bin 2. Darks subtracted, no flats. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding.
DescriptionPart of the October 24 CNN EAA Challenge. An enigmatic object, a combination of an open star cluster and a reflection nebula. Apparently a region of active, recent star formations.
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