Observation by Graham Winstanley: M97 Owl nebula

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Graham Winstanley

Observer

Graham Winstanley

Observed

2017 Mar 16 - 23:20

Uploaded

2017 Mar 20 - 23:12

Objects

The Owl Nebula (M97)

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Constellation

Ursa Major

Field centre

RA: 11^h15^m
Dec: +55°00'
Position angle: -30°50'

Field size

0°45' × 0°31'

Equipment

Skywatcher ED80
EQ6
QHY IMG2PRO at -20 deg
Guiding with ASI120MM, PHD2
Baader filters

Exposure

L 20 x 5m, RGB 20 x 4m each

Location

Bassingham, Lincolnshire

Target name

Owl nebula

Title

M97 Owl nebula

About this image

With the lack of clear skies this year these were captured in less than ideal conditions and has taken several sessions, sometimes just 2 or 3 subs before clouds rolled in. Quite pleased with the result considering. Processing in Pixinsight. Bias and flats were used.

Files associated with this observation

M97 LRGB.jpg (719.8 kB)

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Jeremy Shears, David Dunn, David Basey, Dr Ollie Garrett, Peter Mulligan, Nick Hewitt, Dawson, Peter Carson, Robert James Stuart

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