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Melotte 15
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Melotte 15
Heart of the Heart Nebula

Towards the middle of the Heart Nebula ( IC1805 ) is an open cluster Melotte 15 also known as Collinder 26. The open cluster resides within a rich field of nebulosity..
The Nebula itself is about 7,200 light years away in the constellation Cassiopeia.

HOO color palette image.
Four hours 4.5nm Ha filter.
Five hours 4.5nm 0111 filter.
Flats and Dark flats.

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