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NGC2282

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NGC2282 is rarely imaged but deserves more attention.  Technically NGC2282 is a young star cluster that is only 2-5 million years old and consists of pre-main-sequence stars.  The reflection nebula vdB85 is present, as well as some faint Ha and surrounding dust.

Acquisition Details

LUM =  53x10min
RGB =  34x10min each
Total =  25hrs 50min