Observation by Nick James: NGC 2261

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Nick James

Observer

Nick James

Observed

2021 Feb 10 - 23:19

Uploaded

2021 Feb 11 - 21:00

Objects

Hubble's Variable Nebula (NGC2261)

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Constellation

Monoceros

Field centre

RA: 06^h38^m
Dec: +08°42'
Position angle: -0°31'

Field size

0°32' × 0°24'

Equipment

FLI6303 + Celestron HD11

Exposure

13x60s

Location

Chelmsford, UK

Target name

NGC 2261

Title

NGC 2261

About this image

Comet C/2021 A2 was nearby so I thought I would do a quick image of Hubble's variable nebula to compare with ones from previous winters.

Files associated with this observation

ngc2261_20210210_2319_ndj.jpg (694.2 kB)

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Nick Hewitt, David Basey, Mike Harlow, Tim Haymes, Grant Privett, Ella Bryant

Comments

Tim Haymes, 2021 Feb 13 - 18:19 UTC

Its nice to see our two pictures side by side Nick. Yes, comet 2021 A2 was the reason !

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