Skymonsters

Astrophotography by Nicola Montecchiari

The Hyades

Open Cluster The Hyades
Date/Place2004-09-15 at Pian dell'Armà (PV)
CoordinatesAR 04h 31m 00s DEC +45° 47' 00"
InstrumentYashica 200mm lens
CameraYashica FX3
IntegrationSingle exposure of 16 minutes at f/4 with Kodak E200 pushed +1
CommentThis is probably the first open cluster of which I was satisfied of the colours. I remeber that I was also impressed by capturing the open cluster NGC1647