Observation by Nick Hewitt: Gyulbudaghian's nebula now a thin sliver

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Nick Hewitt

Observer

Nick Hewitt

Observed

2019 Jul 31 - 08:21

Uploaded

2019 Aug 02 - 08:25

Objects

Gyulbudaghian's variable nebula

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Constellation

Cepheus

Field centre

RA: 20^h45^m
Dec: +67°58'
Position angle: -0°13'

Field size

0°54' × 0°36'

Equipment

iTelescope 11

Exposure

2 x 600s

Location

New Mexico

Target name

PV Cephei and Gyulbudaghian's variable nebula

Title

Gyulbudaghian's nebula now a thin sliver

About this image

The nebula now seems to have reverted to its 1970s discovery form. The "fan" has all but vanished in the optical. Needs more observations.

Files associated with this observation

PV Cephei & Mr G 20190731_0900ut 2 x 600s iT11_P copy.jpg (2.0 MB)

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