Observation by David Swan: Gyulbudaghian's Nebula

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David Swan

Observer

David Swan

Observed

2017 Aug 09 - 22:53

Uploaded

2017 Aug 09 - 23:16

Objects

Gyulbudaghian's variable nebula

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Constellation

Cepheus

Field centre

RA: 20^h45^m
Dec: +68°00'
Position angle: +35°49'

Field size

0°14' × 0°10'

Equipment

Scope: 200mm SCT at f/6.3
Camera: ASI178MM. Baader UV/IR cut
Software: Firecapture and DeepSkyStacker

Exposure

63 x 10s subs

Location

Tynemouth, UK

Target name

PV Cep, Gyulbudaghian's Nebula

Title

Gyulbudaghian's Nebula

About this image

Midpoint of capture 22:53 UT, 23:53 BST.

Quite pleased - the dimmest object I've ever imaged, I think.

Note for those who have to do star-hopping to the object - that rhombus of relatively bright stars (upper left of image) is very useful.

Files associated with this observation

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