M6 - the butterfly in a rosy bush

by Xinran Li

Objects in field: Butterfly Cluster, M 6, NGC 6405

Equipment: ASA 500N, FLI PL16803

Integration: 5h 15m

M6 aka the butterfly cluster, is an open cluster near central galaxy. The cluster got its name for its shape resembling a butterfly, with its brightest star being one of the antennae. The cluster is very bright and readily visible in reasonably dark regions. Data acquired from Chilescope's T3 (ASA 500N), RGBHa totalling 315 minutes.