Catching Light

Photography by

Dan Lessmann

Oklahoma City Clear Sky Clock

Cheddar Ranch Observatory Clear Sky Clock

Caldwell 14, The Perseus Double Cluster

This is Caldwell 14, the Perseus Double Cluster in the constellation Perseus.  These open clusters are also known as NGC 884 (the lower cluster) and NGC 869.  These clusters are naked eye visible from dark sky and are a magnificent view through a wide field eyepiece.

Date: 11/7/2004

Location: Home

Telescope: Orion 80ED, f/7.5

Unguided

Camera:  Canon 20D DSLR, ISO 400

Capture Software:  Canon EOS Viewer Utility

Exposure Count:  15 frames, 10 x 2 minute, 5 x 1 minute

Post Processing:  Stacked, aligned and digital development in ImagesPlus.