Open star cluster M44 "The Beehive" in the constellation Cancer

 Posted: Feb 18th, 2026
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Technical Info
Telescope/Lens: Sky-Watcher QUATTRO 150P
Camera: Nikon D3300a
Mount: HEQ5 Pro Belt
Guide Scope: Datison 60/250
Guide Camera: ZWO ASI 120MM mini
Software: Electra Stacking, Siril, Photoshop 2020
Accessories: 2" МPCC Mark III, ZWO AsiAir-mini, ZWO EAF
Exposure:
68 x 15" ISO/Gain: 400
Yellow, Bortle 5 zone:
 Sochi Sharciz Vtoroy, Russia
 Feb 12th, 2026
17 m
39
Resolution: 4000x2670 px
Scale: 45717 KB
P.S. I had planned to capture the galaxy group known as "Markarian's Chain," but strong wind gusts put an end to that idea. I shot this cluster while waiting for my main target to rise, which is why there are so few frames.
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Just yesterday, same targets, same issues. Clear skies to you!
Today, at 13:37 Reply
Pavel Gorlov Replied to Poppy8micro
Thank you so much!
The weather this year has been completely unflyable: rain, rain, and more rain.
Today, at 15:11 Reply
Robert Nik Replied to Poppy8micro
At least you have a sky, but what about us????
Today, at 18:18 Reply

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