Observation by Richard Sargent: McNeil's Nebula (near M78) still absent

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Richard Sargent

Observer

Richard Sargent

Observed

2022 Mar 05 - 20:44

Uploaded

2022 Mar 08 - 16:38

Objects

McNeil's variable nebula

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Constellation

Orion

Field centre

RA: 05^h46^m
Dec: +00°05'
Position angle: -3°32'

Field size

0°19' × 0°15'

Equipment

C14 at f7 and Atik 460EX camera

Exposure

20 x 1 minute exposures

Target name

McNeil's Variable Nebula

Title

McNeil's Nebula (near M78) still absent

About this image

McNeil's nebula still absent (if present would be visible just to the right of the double star near centre of image).

Files associated with this observation

McNeil_20220305_low_rsargent.jpg (366.0 kB)

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