Observation by Denis Buczynsli: McNeil's Nebula near M78

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Stuart Morris

Observer

Denis Buczynsli

Observed

2004 Feb 18 - 00:00

Uploaded

2021 Mar 14 - 17:45

Objects

M78
McNeil's variable nebula

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Constellation

Ophiuchus

Field centre

RA: 16^h51^m
Dec: -07°50'
Position angle: -126°49'

Field size

5°07' × 5°06'

Equipment

33cm F/3 Newtonion
SXL8 CCD unfiltered

Exposure

3 x 60s

Target name

McNeil's Nebula

Title

McNeil's Nebula near M78

About this image

Messier 78 (M78, NGC 2068) is the brightest diffuse reflection nebula in the sky, situated in the rich constellation Orion.

McNeil's Nebular is classified as a cometary-type reflection nebular and is situated lower right of M78 in the image.

Files associated with this observation

M078.jpg (173.6 kB)

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