M44 Beehive Cluster

Open cluster in Cancer
RA: 08h 39m
DEC: + 20º 04´
Mag: 3.7

Scope/lens: Sigma 600 f/8 mirror
Mount: GM 8
Guiding: ST-4 autoguider
Guidescope: C8 piggy back
Film: T-Max 400
Exposure: 20 minutes

Location: Goleta, CA (backyard)
Date: 4/25/98 My first attempt to photograph M44.

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