NGC 659

[jaspalchadha]

NGC 659 is an open cluster in the Cassiopeia constellation. It was discovered by Caroline Herschel in 1783.

NGC 654 is an open cluster visible in the constellation of Cassiopeia; It is located in the Perseus arm at a distance of about 7800 light years from the solar system.

 

Equipment used

Telescope: Takahasi TOA - 130N

Camera: 690 CCD

Mount: Ioptron CEM60 (unguided)

[Knighty2112]

Great image. Beautiful colours of the stars. Well done!  

[jaspalchadha]

Thank you

[peter shah]

Just beautiful star colour, really nicely imaged

[jaspalchadha]

Thanks Peter. And welcome back  

[wimvb]

Lovely starfield.

[PatrickGilliland]

Nice look at this cluster - something i must add to my collection

Paddy

[wimvb]

If you can take this image deeper, you'll discover a dark nebula running diagonally just to the left of this cluster. It's barely visible in your image. (At least on my mobile device.)

That would make a nice challenge.

[jaspalchadha]

That is very true. I could see the void of stars. Perhaps I'll look to add on the data if I get round.