Observation by David Strange: Abell 79 - The No. 6 Nebula

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David Strange

Observer

David Strange

Observed

2022 Oct 17 - 23:11

Uploaded

2022 Oct 18 - 12:19

Objects

Abell 79

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Constellation

Lacerta

Field centre

RA: 22^h26^m
Dec: +54°49'
Position angle: -1°15'

Field size

0°08' × 0°08'

Equipment

RC10
ASI533MC
L-Pro filter

Exposure

20 x 120s

Location

Salcombe Regis, East Devon

Target name

Abell 79

Title

Abell 79 - The No. 6 Nebula

About this image

An unusually shaped planetary nebula with an oval ring from which oppositely directed lobes emerge. Discovered in 1955 by George Abell from the POSS.

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Abell79_20221017_dgs.jpg (192.6 kB)

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