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Observation by Peter Tickner: M76 - Corkscrew nebula

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Peter Tickner

Observer

Peter Tickner

Observed

2018 Aug 17 - 22:00

Uploaded

2018 Nov 13 - 23:38

Objects

The Little Dumbbell Nebula (M76)

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Constellation

Perseus

Field centre

RA: 01h42m
Dec: +51°34'
Position angle: +6°09'

Field size

0°13' × 0°09'

Equipment
  • Atik 460EX mono CCD
  • Hydrogen Alpha and Oxygen III filters
  • 12inch f/10 LX200 SCT OTA
  • EQ8 mount
Location

Urban Berkshire

Target name

Messier 76

Title

M76 - Corkscrew nebula

About this image

Taken at f/10 without any reducer to get a closer in view of this small but bright planetary nebula.   H Alpha used for luminance and red channel, Oxygen III for green and a combination of mainly Oxygen III and some H Alpha for blue.

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