Observation by Neil Webster: NGC 6960 Witch's Broom Nebula

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Neil Webster

Observer

Neil Webster

Observed

2021 Sep 05 - 21:30

Uploaded

2021 Sep 08 - 14:36

Objects

The Western Veil Nebula (NGC6960)

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Constellation

Cygnus

Field centre

RA: 20^h46^m
Dec: +30°35'
Position angle: -115°26'

Field size

1°25' × 0°54'

Equipment

AA115 APO, EQ6 R, ZWO ASI294MC Pro, Orion Guide, ZWO ASI 385MC, Optolong L-Enhance filter

Exposure

43 x 240s Lights, 15 x Darks, 50 x Flats/Bias

Location

St Marys Platt, Kent

Target name

NGC 6960 Witch's Broom Nebula

Title

NGC 6960 Witch's Broom Nebula

About this image

This is a complete re-process of the previous image. I hope it is far more subtle. It has certainly revealed far more of the surrounding faint nebulosity especially at the bottom right of the frame.

Files associated with this observation

NGC 6960 Sept 5th, 6th 2021 Witchs Broom.jpg (1.1 MB)

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