M38 Region

The constellation of Auriga is so rich in star clusters and nebulas, it is hard to choose which part of it to observe.Here we can see the M38 star cluster with its colorful stars, embraced by an abundance of red ionized hydrogen.

Equipment

Imaging Telescopes:
• Celestron RASA 8"
• Askar V 60mm / 80mm Triplet Modular Refractor
• Askar FMA135

Imaging Cameras:
• ZWO ASI6200MM Pro
• ZWO ASI2600MC DUO
• ZWO ASI183MM Pro

Mounts:
• ZWO AM3
• ZWO AM5
• Rainbow Astro RST-135

Filters:
• ZWO H-alpha 7nm 1.25"
• Antlia EDGE H-alpha 4.5nm 2"
• Optolong L-QEF 2"

Acquisition Details

Location:
• Home Observatory

Total Integration:
• 19.3 hours