Target Details
HD 162826 is a star located about 110 light-years from Earth. It has an aparent magnitude of 6.46 and can be seen with binoculars or a low-power telescope. It is 15% more massive than the Sun and is believed to almost certainly be a 'sibling' of our Sun, meaning it formed in the same star forming region at around the same time.
Capture Details
Data captured on 25th & 26th May, 2016.
32x 2 minute exposures at ISO400.
Equipment Details
Skywatcher Quattro 200 CF
NEQ6 Pro
Canon 40d (IR Filter removed)
Skywatcher ST-80
QHY5L-II
Processing Details
This image was processed in Pixinsight & Lightroom.