Abell 2218 Galaxy Cluster in Draco

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Object: Abell 2218 Galaxy Cluster Constellation Draco

Distance: 2 Billion light years

Date Imaged:  June 15 through June 21, 2013

Date Image Processed: Initially 2016, Revised 2017, Final June 2019

Telescope: Takahashi TSA 102 with Field Flattener (800mm Focal Length)

Camera: STT 8300M, FW8G-STT, Operating at -25 deg C sensor temperature

Exposures: 14 hours total duration

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