NGC 884 Open Cluster in Perseus

Dear Group,

I exploited the two-hour window I had available last night to image the stunning open cluster NGC 884 in Perseus and which forms one-half of the well-known "Double in Perseus". I was hoping to image NGC 869 as well so as to prepare a two-frame mosaic of the double cluster but this is something which will have to wait for next week.

www.astrovox.gr/forum/album_pic.php?pic_id=2652 (900 x 1200)
www.perseus.gr/Astro-DSO-NGC-0884.htm (image details)

The LRGB image is based on two-hours total exposure.

that image is stunning ... can't wait to see the mozaic, that should be jsut wonderful!

Bart.

Stunning image! :shock: :shock: :shock:

Cant wait to see the mosaic, i'd say it will put antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap051011.html to shame!

Never seen it look that good before :shock:

Pity it wasn't entered into the last months competition!

Pity it wasn't entered into the last months competition!

I'd say the entrants might disagree:)

Anthony: That is a simply super image, about as technically perfect as an image can be! I love the colour definition.