The Double Cluster

The Double Cluster (also known as Caldwell 14) consists of the open clusters NGC 869 and NGC 884 (often designated h Persei and . Persei, respectively), which are close to each other in the constellation of Perseus. Both visible to the naked eye, NGC 869 and NGC 884 are located at a distance of about 7500 light years in the Perseus Arm of the Milky Way.

Konus 200/1000 @950mm, f/4.8

Player One Poseidon-C camera @-5 °C

Sky-Watcher Eq6r Pro mount

Optolong L-Quad Enhance filter 57x180"

N.I.N.A., APP, PixInsight, PS

Ferrara (Italy)

Copyright: Massimo Fusco

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