Observation by David Strange: Barnard 142 & 143

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David Strange

Observer

David Strange

Observed

2022 Jun 22 - 23:43

Uploaded

2022 Jun 23 - 16:51

Objects

Barnard 142
Barnard 143

Equipment
  • Redcat 51
Exposure

10 x 120s

Location

Salcombe Regis, East Devon

Target name

Barnard's E

Title

Barnard 142 & 143

About this image

The famous Barnard's "E" nebula - (B142 and 143) is a pair of dark nebulae in the Aquila.  It's  about the size of the full moon, and its distance from earth is estimated at 2,000 light years.

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