M3 / NGC 5272

Designation(s)M3, NGC 5272
Object Type(s)Open Cluster
Relevant Catalog(s)All (Chron), Messier, NGC
Obs. Lat/Long42° 17', 073° 57'
ConstellationCanes Venatici
Date and Time Observed2023-07-05 22:33:00
InstrumentAskar V 80mm w extender f7.5-600mm FL
CameraASI294mc-Pro
Image DetailsUp is 271.7 degrees E of N. Total integration time was 10m. Exposures 15s@305g, UV/IR Cut Filter. Darks subtracted, no flats. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding..
DescriptionThia was an early observation with my Askar V (which is pretty easy) and my AM5 Mount (which takes getting used to). Polar alignment was all new, and a bit troublesome.
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