Observation by Graham Winstanley: M78 from 2017

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Graham Winstanley

Observer

Graham Winstanley

Observed

2017 Feb 27 - 21:10

Uploaded

2018 Nov 07 - 22:54

Objects

M78

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Constellation

Orion

Field centre

RA: 05^h46^m
Dec: +00°08'
Position angle: +149°49'

Field size

0°51' × 0°38'

Equipment

Skywatcher ED80
Pier mounted NEQ6
QHY IMG2PRO at -20 deg
Guiding with ASI120MM, PHD2
Baader filters L

Exposure

7 x 300s

Location

Bassingham, Lincolnshire

Target name

M78

Title

M78 from 2017

About this image

I was not very pleased with the result of this project, especially the RGB subs so not posted at the time but has become topical. Only 7 out of 20 subs were used; others affected by cloud or dew. Will have another attempt when we get some clear skies.

Files associated with this observation

M78 L 7 subs.jpg (941.3 kB)

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David Basey, Nick Hewitt, Andy Wilson, Jeremy Shears, Peter Carson

Comments

Nick Hewitt, 2018 Nov 09 - 14:54 UTC

Hi Graham

Can I have a copy uncompressed for the archive?

thanks

Nick

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