The Perseus Twins

[Gerr]

I don't usually image star clusters but with the moon so full recently I thought that the stars would shine out bright still!

I had heard that there were nice Twins in Perseus and decided that these open clusters (NGC 869 & 884) were worth imaging.

I think it was worth the effort!! 

60x30 secs (ISO800)     SW200P     Canon650D     Optolong Pro Filter

CC's welcome.

Gerr.

 

 

[MartinB]

Nice work Gerr, you've managed some nice star colour despite the moon

[Gerr]

Thank you. Star colour has never been my strong point - especially since I use an astro modded camera. Maybe my new L-pro filter is helping me out here.  

[Hughsie]

Open clusters are good targets with a Moon present or if you know clouds are only a few hours out. They are bright enough to get great captures like you have in a short space of time.