Observation by David Swan: Little Dumbbell (M76)

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David Swan

Observer

David Swan

Observed

2017 Nov 05 - 21:09

Uploaded

2017 Nov 05 - 22:31

Objects

The Little Dumbbell Nebula (M76)
NGC651
The Apple Core Nebula (M27)

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Constellation

Perseus

Field centre

RA: 01^h42^m
Dec: +51°34'
Position angle: +127°35'

Field size

0°16' × 0°11'

Equipment

Scope: 200mm SCT @ f/6.3
Camera: ZWO ASI178MM
Filter: Baader UV + IR cut
Software: FireCapture and DeepSkyStacker

Exposure

100 x 5s

Location

Tynemouth, UK

Target name

Little Dumbbell Nebula

Title

Little Dumbbell (M76)

About this image

Time stated is UT and refers to the midpoint of the capture. Callum chose wisely: this object is nice and high in the sky at a reasonable hour in the evening.

Files associated with this observation

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