Here is a close-up of M44, the Beehive Cluster. In the cluster, there are a few visible galaxies reaching down to Mag 15.7. M44, also known as the Beehive Cluster, is one of the largest and brightest open clusters in the sky. Located in the constellation Cancer, this open cluster spans roughly a degree and a half - over 3 times the size of a full moon. Location: Outside of Heyworth, IL Date: 03/05/2010 Camera: Canon XSi (Hap Griffin Mod) Mount: CGEM with Orion Solitaire Autoguider Telescope: WO 110FLT f/7 Shot: 5x10mins ISO 800 Darks/Flats Applied Processing: DeepSkyStacker, Photoshop
The constellation of Leo with Mars at the head of the lion, the Beehive Cluster to the right edge and Mel 111 on the left edge. Location: Friend's Creek, IL Date: 01/14/2010 Camera: Canon XSi (Hap Griffin Mod) Mount: Astrotrac Lens: Sigma 20mm f/1.8 Shot: 10x4mins @ f/4 @ ISO 800 Darks Applied Processing: DeepSkyStacker, Photoshop
