Observation by Patrick Maloney: NGC 2261

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Patrick Maloney

Observer

Patrick Maloney

Observed

2014 Feb 02 - 22:05

Uploaded

2021 Dec 22 - 14:29

Objects

Hubble's Variable Nebula (NGC2261)

Equipment

12" Newtonian reflector, 10mm Plossl eyepiece, x150

Location

Lancashire

Target name

NGC 2261

Title

NGC 2261

About this image

Immediately obvious, even in the 18mm eyepiece. Triangular, fan-shaped object extending northwards from a pretty bright tip at the south. The fan has no clear edge, it fades gradually away. The P4mm eyepiece (x375) shows a stellar point at the southern tip (R Mon), and a brighter streak down the middle of the fan.

Files associated with this observation

NGC 2261-1405(1).jpg (132.7 kB)

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