Observation by Nick Hewitt: Autumn Variable nebula No.3

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Nick Hewitt

Observer

Nick Hewitt

Observed

2017 Oct 22 - 10:20

Uploaded

2017 Oct 22 - 11:20

Objects

Hubble's Variable Nebula (NGC2261)

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Constellation

Monoceros

Field centre

RA: 06^h39^m
Dec: +08°44'
Position angle: -1°20'

Field size

0°32' × 0°30'

Equipment

iTelescope 24
610mm f6.5 Planewave CDK

Exposure

3 x 300sec bin 1

Location

Sierra Nevada USA

Target name

Hubble's variable nebula in Monoceros NGC 2261

Title

Autumn Variable nebula No.3

About this image

The best known variable nebula is the easiest for small telescopes as bright. It can be seen to change over days and weeks. Its behaviour is quite well understood but still fun to enjoy.

Files associated with this observation

Hubble's nebula-T24-NGC 2261 -20171022-102245-Luminance-BIN1-E-300s x3 copy.jpg (1.5 MB)

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David Basey, Graham Winstanley, Mr Michael Alan Frost, Jeremy Shears, Peter Carson, Dr Ollie Garrett, Marcio Mattos

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