Observation by Grant Privett: McNeils Missing Nebula

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Grant Privett

Observer

Grant Privett

Observed

2022 Dec 15 - 23:55

Uploaded

2022 Dec 23 - 20:05

Objects

McNeil's variable nebula

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Constellation

Orion

Field centre

RA: 05^h46^m
Dec: +00°05'
Position angle: -176°36'

Field size

0°17' × 0°16'

Equipment

300mm f/4 Newtonian
NEQ6+Rowan belt upgrade
Trius 694 mono

Exposure

79x 30s

Location

Near Salisbury

Target name

McNeil's nebula

Title

McNeils Missing Nebula

About this image

McNeil's nebula doing what it does best - not being there.

Still, its an area of sky that has lots to offer and this time I caught a passing asteroid too.

Files associated with this observation

mcneils_20221215.jpg (254.0 kB)

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