Observation by Alan Thomas: NGC2371/2 Planetary Nebula in Gemini

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2022 Feb 06 - 22:03

Uploaded

2022 Feb 07 - 12:17

Objects

NGC2371
NGC2372

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Constellation

Gemini

Field centre

RA: 07^h25^m
Dec: +29°29'
Position angle: -11°34'

Field size

0°18' × 0°18'

Equipment

Unistellar eQuinox 112mm reflector

Exposure

9min.

Location

Norbreck Observatory, Warrington, Cheshire, UK.

Target name

NGC2371/2 Planetary Nebula in Gemini

Title

NGC2371/2 Planetary Nebula in Gemini

About this image

Looking as if it is two distinct objects, emphasised by the differential brightness of the lobes, this planetary nebula was given a dual designation by Dreyer, NGC2371, NGC2372. The central star is mag.14.8. Distance c.4,400ly.

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