NGC 2129 (Open cluster)
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Right ascension: 6h 2m
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Declination: 23° 19'
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Constellation: Gemini
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Date/time: 2009.02.22 21:00 UT
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Equipment: 12" f/5 Newtonian
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FoV: 13'
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Magnification and filter(s): 167x
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Seeing: 5/10
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Transparency: 2/5
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Location: Nádasdladány, Hungary
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Observer: Ferenc Lovró
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Description:
At 71x it has a diametre of about 1/8th of that of the whole FoV, this means it's a quite small open cluster, clearly emerges from its environment. It contains two really bright stars (possible foreground stars) and at least two dozens of faint ones.
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Hi-resolution image: [ reversed sketch | original sketch ]
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