Stock 23 is a cluster in the constellation of Camelopardis. The cluster and dark nebulae are embedded in the larger Shapless cataloged nebula Sh2-202. Stock 23 was originally cataloged by Jürgen Stock and was ‘rediscovered’ in 1977 by John Pazmiño. Photometric studies suggest that stock 23 is simply a random formation and not a traditional open cluster with related stars. There are several dark nebulae listed in the Lynd’s Dark Nebulae catalog surrounding the cluster.

Telescope: Astro Physics 175EDF f8.3
Mount: Astro Physics 3600GTO “El Capitan”
Camera: SBIG STT8300
Guider: Mini Borg 50 / SBIG STi

L: 34×10 mins = 340 mins, R: 18×10 mins = 180 mins, G: 18×10 mins = 180 mins, B: 23×10 mins = 230 mins

Total Imaging Time: 15h 30m

Data Imaged remotely over 6 nights during October & November 2016.
Data acquisition & Processing by David Churchill.

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