Observation by Peter Goodhew FRAS: Abell 39

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Peter Goodhew FRAS

Observer

Peter Goodhew FRAS

Observed

2023 Mar 16 - 09:35

Uploaded

2023 Apr 10 - 09:38

Objects

Abell 39

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Constellation

Hercules

Field centre

RA: 16^h27^m
Dec: +27°54'
Position angle: -1°05'

Field size

0°22' × 0°18'

Equipment

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

Exposure

A total of 35 hours 55 minutes (OIIILRGB

Location

Fregenal de la Sierra, Spain

Target name

Abell 39

Title

Abell 39

About this image

Abell 39 is a low surface brightness planetary nebula in the constellation Hercules. It is rare in that it is perfectly spherical. It is estimated to be about 6,800 light years from Earth, and 4,600 light years above the galactic plane.
Data captured by my remote observatory in Spain.
More information at https://www.imagingdeepspace.com/abell-39.html

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