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Open Cluster M29

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M29 is a coarse open cluster of about 20 stars that resembles a tiny, dim version of the Pleiades.  Interstellar matter is thought to be 1000 times denser near this Milky Way cluster and limits the brightness by 3 magnitudes.  This cluster is thought to be approaching us at 28 km/second.  The image below was shot through the worst haze I've ever imaged through.

Open Cluster M29
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m29.jpg

 Object Details:  
 
 Type:  Open Cluster
 Constellation:  Cygnus
 Distance:  4000 light-years
 Size:  11 light-years (?)

 Image Details:
  
 Date:  July 25, 2004
 Site:  Harahan, LA (hazy skies)
 Exposure:  CCD, 5 x 5 min.

 Filters:  Orion SkyGlow LPR
 Processing:  MSB Astroart 3.0
 Telescope:  10" Meade LX200
 Reducer:  Meade f/4.3
 CCD:  Starlight Express MX7C
 Autoguider:  S.T.A.R. 2000