Observation by James Weightman: Witch's Broom centred on 52 Cygni

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James Weightman

Observer

James Weightman

Observed

2024 Jun 07 - 00:57

Uploaded

2024 Jun 07 - 08:51

Objects

The Western Veil Nebula (NGC6960)

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Constellation

Cygnus

Field centre

RA: 20^h45^m
Dec: +30°42'
Position angle: -44°39'

Field size

0°41' × 1°16'

Equipment

Seestar S50 on tripod + diffraction spike mask

Exposure

Stack of 10 second exposures

Location

Cirencester, Glos, UK

Target name

NGC6960; 52 Cygni

Title

Witch's Broom centred on 52 Cygni

About this image

Using Seestar's nebula filter.

Files associated with this observation

ngc6960jw.jpg (2.1 MB)

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