14 Jan 2023
NGC 1851 is a stunning star cluster located in the constellation Columba. This picture is an integration of the TL LRGB dataset and captures the cluster in all its glory, with a plethora of stars shining in a variety of colors. The stars in the cluster range from brilliant white to soft yellow and even a hint of blue. The mix of colors is due to the different temperatures of the stars, with the bluer stars being hotter and the yellow and white stars being cooler. The image also highlights the cluster's compact structure and the dense concentration of stars.
NGC 1851
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Filter | Avg Exp (s) | Total Exposure | Subframes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luminance | 600 | 3h30m | 21 |
| Red | 600 | 3h20m | 20 |
| Blue | 600 | 3h20m | 20 |
| Green | 600 | 3h20m | 20 |