Observation by Iain Cartwright: Bright Nebula M78

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Iain Cartwright

Observer

Iain Cartwright

Observed

2026 Oct 19 - 02:23

Uploaded

2026 Oct 19 - 16:06

Objects

M78

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Constellation

Orion

Field centre

RA: 05^h46^m
Dec: +00°12'
Position angle: -92°47'

Field size

1°28' × 0°59'

Equipment

Nikon D810A (DX), SW Coma Corrector Lens, SW 200PDS, SW HEQ5 Pro, intervalometer

Exposure

(98 x 30s) at ISO 3200

Location

North Ayrshire

Target name

Bright Nebula M78

Title

Bright Nebula M78

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Files associated with this observation

M78_int_DBE.jpg (2.7 MB)

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Callum Potter, Simon Paul Davis, Andy Wilson, Graham Winstanley, Richard Sargent

Comments

Richard Sargent, 2026 Oct 20 - 19:13 UTC

Lovely image Iain and it shows that McNeil's nebula has still not returned after disappearing ~8 years ago.

Richard

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