Observation by Ian Rothwell: M27 (LRGB)

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Ian Rothwell

Observer

Ian Rothwell

Observed

2018 Sep 28 - 20:00

Uploaded

2018 Sep 29 - 08:27

Objects

The Apple Core Nebula (M27)

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Constellation

Vulpecula

Field centre

RA: 19^h59^m
Dec: +22°43'
Position angle: -157°24'

Field size

0°29' × 0°20'

Equipment

SkyWatcher Explorer 150P
ZWO ASI1600MMCool Pro

Exposure

15 x LRGB subs 30sec each, 5 darks, 10 flats, 20 bias (30min total light)

Location

Bournemouth, Dorset

Target name

M27

Title

M27 (LRGB)

About this image

The Dumbbell Nebula is a planetary nebula in the constellation Vulpecula, at a distance of about 1,360 light-years.

This object was the first planetary nebula to be discovered by Charles Messier in 1764.

Files associated with this observation

M27_BAA.jpg (1.6 MB)

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