NGC3718 and NGC3729 with Hickson 56A (AKA MGC 9-19-113), 56B (AKA UGC6527), 56C, 56D and 56E 

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Taken on May 3, 2008 from my ranch near Mariposa, Ca.  

Astro-Physics AP180EDT f/9 imaging scope used at f/9

Finger Lakes PL3200  imaging camera operated at -45C

Robo-Focus Focuser

Finger Lakes CFW7 Filter wheel

Astro Physics 80/900mm guide scope

SBIG ST7E guide camera

25 exposures of 400 seconds unfiltered: 2 hours 52 minutes

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