M36

M36

M36

Messier 36 is an open cluster in the constellation Auriga. It is located roughly 4000 light years from Earth. It is similar in nature to the Pleiades, and would appear similar in the night sky, if it weren’t almost 10X further distant to Earth.

Image & Equipment Details:
Date: 9/9/17
LRGB Image, 112 Minutes total Integration
L: 14X120s Bin 2X2
R: 14X120s Bin 2X2
G: 14X120s Bin 2X2
B: 14X120s Bin 2X2

Calibrated with bias, flat, and dark frames
Processed in PixInsight
Temp: -40C

Imaging Scope: Explore Scientific 127CF Apochromatic Triplet
Imaging Camera: SBIG STF-8300M

Annotated Image: