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Observation by Callum Wingrove: Thor's Helmet

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Callum Wingrove

Observer

Callum Wingrove

Observed

2024 Mar 03 - 22:00

Uploaded

2024 Mar 09 - 15:10

Objects

The Duck Nebula (NGC2359)

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Constellation

Canis Major

Field centre

RA: 07h18m
Dec: -13°13'
Position angle: -92°26'

Field size

0°32' × 0°41'

Equipment
  • Skywatcher Esprit 120ED
  • ZWO AM5 Mount
  • ASI1600MM Pro
  • ASIAIR Pro
  • Skywatcher 9x50 guidescope
  • ASI120MM mini
  • Antlia 3nm Ha filter
  • Antlia 3nm OIII filter
Exposure

Ha 15 x 300s; OIII 21 x 300s

Location

Stanmore, Greater London (Bortle 7)

Target name

Thor's Helmet

Title

Thor's Helmet

About this image

First light for the Skywatcher Esprit 120ED at native 840mm focal length.  ZWO AM5 handled it well despite the suboptimal guidescope whilst waiting for a part to attach a better combination of guidescope and camera.

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