Observation by Peter Mulligan: Hubbles variable nebula

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Peter Mulligan

Observer

Peter Mulligan

Observed

2018 Feb 13 - 19:38

Uploaded

2018 Feb 14 - 19:35

Objects

Hubble's Variable Nebula (NGC2261)

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Constellation

Monoceros

Field centre

RA: 06^h39^m
Dec: +08°43'
Position angle: -22°36'

Field size

0°41' × 0°25'

Equipment

Skywatcher Explorer 200p on EQ5
Canon 1100D

Exposure

72-10sec, ISO 1600,

Location

Sheffield UK

Target name

NGC 2261

Title

Hubbles variable nebula

About this image

The most popular of the variable nebulae the fan shaped NGC 2261, and YSO R Mon. It's thought that the light changes are due to dust clouds blocking the stars light and casting shadows.

Files associated with this observation

NGC 2261.jpg (302.1 kB)

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Comments

Nick Hewitt, 2018 Feb 14 - 19:51 UTC

Hi Peter,

Could you send the image and any additional details to em at nickdhewitt@btinternet.com?

I have taken over the Variable Nebula co-ordination for the BAA DSS.

Thanks

Nick

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