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Observation by David Strange: The Box Nebula - NGC 6445

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David Strange

Observer

David Strange

Observed

2022 Jul 05 - 23:47

Uploaded

2022 Jul 07 - 20:51

Objects

The Box Nebula (NGC6445)

Equipment
  • Celestron 9
  • ASI533MC
  • ASIair Pro
Exposure

20x120s

Location

Salcombe Regis, East Devon

Target name

The Box Nebula

Title

The Box Nebula - NGC 6445

About this image

The Box nebula is an unusual rectangular shaped planetary nebula in Sagittarius at a distance of 4,500 light years.

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