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Observation by Peter Tickner: Moonless M27

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Peter Tickner

Observer

Peter Tickner

Observed

2023 May 20 - 00:00

Uploaded

2023 May 20 - 10:09

Objects

The Apple Core Nebula (M27)

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Constellation

Vulpecula

Field centre

RA: 19h59m
Dec: +22°43'
Position angle: -0°26'

Field size

0°26' × 0°21'

Equipment
  • ZWO ASI2400MC Pro
  • Baader S filter
  • 14inch f/10 LX200ACF SCT
  • EQ8 mount
Exposure

45x240seconds

Location

Urban Berkshire

Target name

Moonless M27

Title

Moonless M27

About this image

I took advantage of a rare clear and moonless night to image M27 as long as possible, bringing out details I can't normally see in my light polluted skies.

Peter

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