Observation by Patrick Maloney: NGC 2392

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Patrick Maloney

Observer

Patrick Maloney

Observed

2015 Nov 12 - 03:45

Uploaded

2022 Feb 10 - 13:46

Objects

The Clown Nebula (NGC2392)

Equipment

12" Newtonian reflector, 10mm Plossl eyepiece, x150
3x Barlow Lens

Location

Drumroamin Farm, Galloway

Target name

NGC 2392

Title

NGC 2392

About this image

Very, very bright and intensely blue. One of the very few DSOs that show a distinct colour to my eyes. Brilliant central star, very bright central region and bright outer region. The inner region is almond-shaped whilst the outer is round. Very mottled all over. Superb object.

Files associated with this observation

NGC 2392 - 15200.jpg (94.5 kB)

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