| Designation(s) | M26, NGC 6694 |
| Object Type(s) | Open Cluster |
| Relevant Catalog(s) | All (Chron), Messier, NGC |
| Obs. Lat/Long | 42° 17', 073° 57' |
| Date and Time Observed | 2024-05-20 00:42:00 |
| Instrument | EdgeHD 8" f10-2,032mm FL |
| Camera | ASI294MC-Pro |
| Image Details | Up is 271.1 degrees E of N. Exposures 30s@305g, UV/IR Cut Filter. Darks subtracted, no flats. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding. |
| Description | This is one of the first Messier objects I've captured below the celestial equator, which means it shows up low on the southern horizon from my perspective at 42°N. M26 is located on the edge of a whole series of Messier objects which are even further below the equator, defining what is probably the most challenging part of my quest to image all of the objects. M26 is high enough not to be overly challenging, but is foreshadowing challenges to come. |
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