Wallpaper author:
Neil Streeter
08 Aug 2021
M46 from Pro dataset
M46, also known as NGC 2437, is an open cluster of stars in the slightly southern constellation of Puppis. It was discovered by Charles Messier in 1771.
Dataset from which the image was processed
M46
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- Type of target............................................................................................................................Open Cluster
- Camera............................................................................................................................FLI ProLine PL9000
- Target coordinates............................................................................................................................RA 115.44171 Dec -14.8
- Hemisphere............................................................................................................................Southern
- Telescope location............................................................................................................................Chile
- Transient event............................................................................................................................No
- Observed on............................................................................................................................10 Apr 2021 - 16 Apr 2021
Filter | Avg Exp (s) | Total Exposure | Subframes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red | 180 | 21m | 7 |
| Green | 180 | 21m | 7 |
| Blue | 180 | 21m | 7 |
| Luminance | 180 | 21m | 7 |