M35 and NGC2158

[pietervdv]

Hello group,

Here an image of M35 with its neighbouring ancient cluster NGC 2158, which is over 1 billion years old. Image acquired in southern France beginning of February.

Exposure was 30min per colour in 5 min subs.

Scope: np101is

ccd: st8300

higher res version here:

http://www.astronomie.be/pieter.vandevelde/deepsky/M35med.jpg

greetings,

Pieter

[MikeD]

Nice.

Mike.

[yoda]

FANTASTIC.

[Digz]

Beautiful!!! I plan to try some clusters next.