M24 / Small Sagittarius Star Cloud – Star Party Edition

NameSmall Sagittarius Star Cloud
Designation(s)M24, NGC 6603
Object Type(s)Open Cluster
Relevant Catalog(s)All (Chron), NGC
Obs. Lat/Long42° 17', 073° 57'
ConstellationSagittarius
Date and Time Observed2024-11-02 20:00:00
InstrumentAskar V 80mm w reducer f4.8-384mm FL
CameraASI294MC-Pro
Image DetailsUp is 271.1 degrees E of N. Total integration time was 1m 30s. Exposures 15s@305g, L-eNhance Filter. Darks subtracted, no flats. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding.
DescriptionA quick capture at the MHAA Star Party on a very clear night. ONLY 90 SECONDS OF INTEGRATION TOTAL! Notable for capturing background HIII emissions, which don't appear in the original M24 capture despite 10x longer integration time. This is the L-eNhance Filter doing its work!
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