NGC 346

Constellation: Tucana

NGC 346 is a young open star cluster and star forming region in the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC, constellation Tucana). The surrounding nebula is designated N66. The small cluster to the south-west is Lindsay 56, while the one in the south is IC 1622. Link to interactive sky chart.

Dates:

This is derived from the outstanding data taken by Martin Pugh during November 2025 (Martin’s website: Remote Astrophotography with Martin Pugh (martinpughastrophotography.space).

His telescope is located in Chile (Observatory: El Sauce).

Colour palette is HOO

Telescope & Mount:

Planewave CDK24 on a Planewave L600 mount.

Imaging:

Camera: Moravian C3-61000 (bin 2×2)

Nebula:
Astrodon Ha: 19x600s
Astrodon OIII: 27x600s

Stars:
Astrodon R: 8x180s
Astrodon G: 8x180s
Astrodon B: 12x180s

Total integration time: 9h 4′