Observation by Peter Goodhew FRAS: NGC 1514

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Peter Goodhew FRAS

Observer

Peter Goodhew FRAS

Observed

2023 Feb 07 - 15:58

Uploaded

2023 Feb 16 - 16:01

Objects

The Crystal Ball Nebula (NGC1514)

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Constellation

Taurus

Field centre

RA: 04^h09^m
Dec: +30°46'
Position angle: +1°13'

Field size

0°19' × 0°18'

Equipment

APM TMB LZOS 152 Refractors
QSI6120 CCD Cameras
10Micron GM2000 HPS mount

Exposure

35 hours HaOIIIRGB

Location

Fregenal de la Sierra, Spain

Target name

NGC 1514

Title

NGC 1514

About this image

NGC 1514 is a planetary nebula in the constellation Taurus. It is also known as the Crystal Ball Nebula. It is 1520 light years from Earth. The nebula originated from a binary star system with the designation HD 281679 from the Henry Draper Catalogue. The bright, visible component is a giant star, while the nebula-generating companion is now a hot, sub-luminous O-type star. The two have one of the longest known orbits for any planetary nebula, with a period of about 9 years.
Captured on my remote observatory in Spain.
A total of 35 hours (HaOIIIRGB)
More information at https://www.imagingdeepspace.com/ngc-1514.html

Files associated with this observation

NGC1514 1500.jpg (192.8 kB)

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