Observation by David Swan: Iris Nebula

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David Swan

Observer

David Swan

Observed

2017 Nov 12 - 19:37

Uploaded

2017 Nov 12 - 20:20

Objects

The Iris Nebula (NGC7023)

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Constellation

Cepheus

Field centre

RA: 21^h01^m
Dec: +68°09'
Position angle: -59°48'

Field size

0°16' × 0°11'

Equipment

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

Exposure

68 x 5s

Location

Tynemouth, UK

Target name

Iris Nebula

Title

Iris Nebula

About this image

Time refers to the midpoint of the capture. Lots of frames were rejected because of movement due to high winds.

Files associated with this observation

irisnebulaweb.png (1.1 MB)

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