Jim Burnell's CCD Images - Abell 2152
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Galaxy Cluster in Hercules
Object: Abell 2152
Galaxy Cluster
Const.: Hercules
Camera: HX-916 Scope: AP130 Mount: AP1200
Filter(s): IR block Exposure: 19x2m blank
Abell 2152, a galaxy cluster in Hercules . This image is a stack of 19 two minute exposures using a 5" f/6 refractor, for a total integration time of 48 minutes. The image was calibrated and stacked using AIP4WIN. This image has been cropped down from its original size of 1285x986. Click on it to see a full size image.
 
Galaxy Cluster (inverted view)
This is a negative view of the image above, which helps bring out the fainter cluster members. This image has been cropped down from its original size of 1285x986. Click on it to see a full size image.