Astropical

This site is for Astronomy Studies in the Tropics. I'm based in East Pattaya, Thailand, 12.934N, 100.918E, between the sun's northern limit and the Equator. The big advantage of this location is that you can observe both northern and some southern stars at the same time. And it's never cold... lol. I hope to introduce you to the unique celestial opportunities available from this area. Enjoy your observations!! Taro Seki Astropical.uk

This site is for Astronomy Studies in the Tropics.
I'm based in East Pattaya, Thailand, 12.934N, 100.918E, between the sun's northern limit and the Equator. The big advantage of this location is that you can observe both northern and some southern stars at the same time. And it's never cold... lol.
I hope to introduce you to the unique celestial opportunities available from this area.
Enjoy your observations!!

Taro Seki Astropical.uk

(360mm) The Golden Earring Cluster (NGC2447)

January 05, 2025 19:18

The Golden Earring Cluster (NGC2447)

The other day I took a close-up shot at a focal length of 2000mm, but I couldn't see the shape of the Golden Earring, so I took another shot at a shorter focal length.
But even then, I could only see the shape of an ear.

先日焦点距離2000mmでClose-up撮影したが、Golden Earringの形が解らなかったので、再度短焦点で撮影して見た。

それでも耳の形にしか見えない。

Place: Astropical@CSky Observatory (Bortle Class 3, Moon Phase 38.2%)

Shot1 Date:24th / Dec / 2024 0:53 (UTC+7)

William Optics Z61　WIth JSSS 　(61mm F/5.9 f/360mm)

Filter: Baader SemiAPO

SmiAPO: 20X 180Secs Total 60 minutes

Total 1 Hours

Palette: Target RGB

Gain: 1600 , Offset 60

CCD: QHY294C Pro 11Mega Mode BIN1

Mount :iOptron CEM70G