Observation by Mazin Younis: Dolphin Nebula Sh2-308

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Mazin Younis

Observer

Mazin Younis

Observed

2021 Dec 03 - 03:00

Uploaded

2021 Dec 23 - 19:35

Objects

Sharpless 308

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Constellation

Canis Major

Field centre

RA: 06^h54^m
Dec: -23°57'
Position angle: -169°51'

Field size

1°24' × 1°04'

Equipment

Skywatcher Esprite 100ED
ZWO ASI 294MC-Pro

Exposure

1.8hrs - 22subs @ 300s each

Location

Adar village, southern Morocco, Bortle 2

Title

Dolphin Nebula Sh2-308

About this image

It's a challenging object to photograph and process, never thought I could get it in less than 2hrs. Will add more hours in future to reveal its real beauty.

Files associated with this observation

Dolphin_Nebula.jpg (1.3 MB)

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