Clusters & Stars

Starfish Cluster

Messier 38 is an open cluster in the Auriga constellation at a distance of about 3,420 light years away from Earth.

Target details

Messier 38 is an open cluster in the Auriga constellation at a distance of about 3,420 light years away from Earth.

Capture details

Data captured 22nd April, 2016.
7x 4min exposures at ISO400.

Equipment details

Orion Europa 200
NEQ6 Pro
Nikon d7100
Skywatcher ST-80
QHY5L-II

Processing details

This image was processed in Pixinsight & Lightroom.

Starfish Cluster: astrophotograph by Pete Lawrence