Observation by Iain Cartwright: Witches Broom NGC 6960

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Iain Cartwright

Observer

Iain Cartwright

Observed

2016 Aug 28 - 22:30

Uploaded

2024 Dec 15 - 00:10

Objects

The Western Veil Nebula (NGC6960)

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Constellation

Cygnus

Field centre

RA: 20^h45^m
Dec: +30°45'
Position angle: -73°19'

Field size

2°09' × 1°25'

Equipment

Nikon D810A, coma corrector, Sky-watcher 200PDS, HEQ5 Pro, intervalometer

Exposure

(78 x 30sec) at ISO 800

Location

North Ayrshire

Target name

Veil Nebula

Title

Witches Broom NGC 6960

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