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- Description: NGC7129 is the compact open cluster embedded in the blue reflection nebula NGC7133, lower left of center.
NGC7129 is a cluster of 10 stars, 8 arc minutes across, magnitude 11.5. The larger open cluster above and right of center is NGC7142,
also known as Herschel VII-66. NGC7142 is more impressive involving 100 stars covering 12 arc minutes - magnitude 9.3.
- Camera: ZWO ASI533MC Pro at -15C, gain 0
- Filter: UV/IR
- Scope: Takahashi FSQ106, 530mm f5
- Mount: Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro
- Exposure: 19 x 10 minutes or 3 hours, 10 minutes
- Guiding: ASI210MM via ZWO OAG
- System Control: ASI Air+
- Location: near Elkwater, Alberta
- Date: September 23 2025
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