M-41 in Canis Major 
M-41 is a open cluster in a star rich portion of the sky near the bright star Sirus.   It covers slightly more of the sky as a full moon.   It is easy to find and see in binoculars because it is about four degrees directly below the bright star Sirus. 
    Constellation:  Canis Major

    Size:  38 arcmin 

    Magnitude:  4.5

    Number of Stars:  80

    RA:  06h 09m 00s

    Dec: 24 d 21m 00s


Scope:  8" LX 200 SCT
M-5C CCD Camera
Focal Ratio: f4.6
Exposure:  Combined 12 minutes

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Scope:  8" LX 200 SCT
M-5C CCD Camera & STAR 2000
Focal Ratio: f3.3
Exposure: 10 min
Link to SEDS M-41 Page
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