M53 - Globular Star Cluster
| Object | Open Star Cluster (M53) in Coma Berenices | |
| Telescope (Photo) | Meade LX200GPS 12” SCT @ f/10 | |
| Telescope (Guiding) | Meade LX200GPS 12” SCT @ f/10 (off-axis) | |
| Camera (Photo) | Canon 20Da DSLR | |
| Camera (Guiding) | Meade DSI w/Autostar Envisage | |
| Exposure Detail | Median combination of 3 images at 60 seconds each, ISO800; RAW file conversion, full calibration (bias, flat, dark), and initial image processing using ImagesPlus 2.80; final image processing using Photoshop CS2 | |
| Location |
Chiefland Astronomy Village, Florida |
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| Date | 04/17/07 |