M44: The Beehive Cluster

2026April 2026
Written By Jason Matter

Description and Details: Equipment:
Takahashi Epsilon 130D
QHY268c
Optolong L Quad + ZWO Filter Drawer
Guidescope 30mm + ZWO ASI120MM Mini
ZWO EAF
ZWO AM5

Photo data:
Lights: 60 x 300s
Darks: 15
Flats: 20
Software: N.I.N.A. + PHD2 + Pixinsight 1.9

‍ ‍Name: Guillermo Cervantes Mosqueda

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