NGC 6709

Designation(s)NGC 6709
Object Type(s)Open Cluster
Relevant Catalog(s)All (Chron), NGC
Obs. Lat/Long42° 17', 073° 57'
Date and Time Observed2024-09-10 21:00:00
InstrumentEdgeHD 8" f10-2,032mm FL
CameraASI294MC-Pro
Image DetailsTotal integration time was 11m30s. Exposures 30s@305g, UV/IR Cut Filter. Darks subtracted, no flats. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding.
DescriptionThis was a CN September 2024 challenge object. I normally don't observe many open clusters, but this one is more attractive than most.
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