Observation by David Strange: B168

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David Strange

Observer

David Strange

Observed

2023 Aug 06 - 23:45

Uploaded

2023 Aug 07 - 17:23

Objects

The Cocoon Nebula (IC5146)
Barnard 168

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Constellation

Cygnus

Field centre

RA: 21^h52^m
Dec: +47°05'
Position angle: -7°06'

Field size

2°36' × 2°36'

Equipment

Redcat 51

Exposure

12 x 120s

Location

Salcombe Regis, East Devon

Target name

B168

Title

B168

About this image

A widefield version of the Cocoon showing the dark snaking Barnard 168

Files associated with this observation

B168_20230806_dgs2.jpg (1.4 MB)

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