astroman
31-Dec-08, 14:45
A few festive star clusters taken through a telescope that was rapidly icing up.....
the Christmas Tree Cluster (NGC 2264)
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj138/astroman_caithness/ChristmasTreeClustersmall.jpg
can you see the tree shape?
Better photo here http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap020107.html
M44 also known as the Beehive or the Manger
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj138/astroman_caithness/M44small.jpg
See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beehive_Cluster for more info.
Both are just visible to the naked eye as hazy patches and are lovely sights through binoculars or a small telescope.
the Christmas Tree Cluster (NGC 2264)
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj138/astroman_caithness/ChristmasTreeClustersmall.jpg
can you see the tree shape?
Better photo here http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap020107.html
M44 also known as the Beehive or the Manger
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj138/astroman_caithness/M44small.jpg
See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beehive_Cluster for more info.
Both are just visible to the naked eye as hazy patches and are lovely sights through binoculars or a small telescope.