Observation by Simon Paul Davis: SH2-170 Little Rosette

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Simon Paul Davis

Observer

Simon Paul Davis

Observed

2023 Oct 13 - 21:30

Uploaded

2023 Oct 18 - 12:46

Objects

Sharpless 170

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Constellation

Cassiopeia

Field centre

RA: 00^h01^m
Dec: +64°38'
Position angle: +91°34'

Field size

1°24' × 0°56'

Equipment

Sharpstar HNT15028 150mm Newtonian
ASI1600MM Pro
OAG with ASI2900MM
Ha and Oiii filters

Exposure

50 x 120 Seconds Guided, Ha, Sii and Oiii

Location

Hampshire

Target name

Little Rosette Nebula

Title

SH2-170 Little Rosette

About this image

This is a seldom imaged but pretty nebula. I imaged it using narrowband with the HSO pallette. The predominant Ha signal gives the red hue with some Oiii in the core of the nebula and a very faint Sii signal. The nebula is associated with a small star cluster in its centre.

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SH2170_small.jpg (447.6 kB)

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