Coathanger (Brocchi's Cluster)

Photo Information

Coathanger (Brocchi's Cluster) in center, six stars in line and a hook of four stars
NGC 6802 Open cluster, Magnitude: 8.8
Constellation: Vul
IC 1299 Small cluster of very faint stars
Approximate image scale: 3° 18' x 2° 15', North is at bottom, West is left
Image size: one fourth D70 resolution
Faintest stars: about 12 to 13 magnitude
Seeing: Antoniadi scale 3, moderate seeing, with larger air termors
DSC_1308.JPG image information
Nikon D70
2004/07/03 23:30:07.9
RAW (12-bit) Lossless
Image Size: Large (3008 x 2000)
Lens: Orion 80mm refractor
Focal Length: 400mm
Exposure Mode: Manual
Metering Mode: Center-Weighted
30 sec - F/5
Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 1600
Optimize Image: Normal
White Balance: Auto
AF Mode: Manual
Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached
Color Mode: Mode Ia (sRGB)
Tone Comp: Auto
Hue Adjustment: 0°
Saturation: Normal
Sharpening: Auto
Image Comment:
Noise Reduction: Fixed Pattern

Camera: Nikon D70
Orion Telescopes & Binoculars ShortTube™ achromatic 80mm aperture refractor
Telescope Mount: Orion Telescopes & Binoculars SkyView Deluxe EQ equatorial mount
No guiding