Observation by Richard Sargent: NGC 2261 Hubble's Variable Nebula

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Richard Sargent

Observer

Richard Sargent

Observed

2022 Nov 29 - 00:21

Uploaded

2022 Dec 02 - 00:33

Objects

Hubble's Variable Nebula (NGC2261)

Equipment

C14 at f7 and Atik 460EX camera

Exposure

20 x 1 minute exposures

Target name

NGC 2261 Hubble's Variable Nebula

Title

NGC 2261 Hubble's Variable Nebula

About this image

This animation is of two images taken on the 11th January and 29th November this year. I think it shows some subtle changes at the base of the conical nebula illuminated by R Mon the bright star at the base of the cone. The bridge of light between star and nebula moves to the left along with some other internal light movement within the base of the cone, which I think is taking place on the far side internal face of the cone.

For more detail on the variability of this nebula see this link.

(Edit - I've increased the size of the image for easier viewing)

Files associated with this observation

NGC2261 animation.gif (376.2 kB)

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