Observation by Alan Thomas: M27 The Dumbbell Nebula

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2021 Aug 28 - 21:31

Uploaded

2021 Aug 28 - 22:41

Objects

The Apple Core Nebula (M27)

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Constellation

Vulpecula

Field centre

RA: 19^h59^m
Dec: +22°38'
Position angle: -2°21'

Field size

0°32' × 0°32'

Equipment

Unistellar eQuinox EVscope 112mm reflector

Exposure

3min.

Location

Norbreck Observatory, Warrington, Cheshire, UK

Target name

M27 The Dumbbell Nebula

Title

M27 The Dumbbell Nebula

About this image

First attempt at capturing a DSO image with the eQuinox EVscope. Despite poor seeing (Bortle 7/8, high-level cloud, the only stars visible to the naked eye those of the Summer Triangle), this instrument produced a creditable image in short order. What fun!

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