Observation by Grant Privett: Hubbles Variable Nebula

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Grant Privett

Observer

Grant Privett

Observed

2019 Jan 28 - 00:30

Uploaded

2019 Jan 28 - 22:09

Objects

Hubble's Variable Nebula (NGC2261)

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Constellation

Monoceros

Field centre

RA: 06^h39^m
Dec: +08°45'
Position angle: +25°48'

Field size

0°23' × 0°23'

Equipment

Celestron 11" RASA
Starlight 694 mono CCD

Exposure

4x 60s

Location

Salisbury

Target name

Hubbles Variable Nebula

Title

Hubbles Variable Nebula

About this image

Was surprised this came out so well. By this point the wind had dropped and I wasnt so worried the roof might flip away across the grass.

Nice structure inside the nebula.

Files associated with this observation

ngc2261 20190128 Privett.jpg (198.3 kB)

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