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Observation by Peter Goodhew FRAS: We2-5

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Peter Goodhew FRAS

Observer

Peter Goodhew FRAS

Observed

2024 Dec 23 - 14:21

Uploaded

2024 Dec 30 - 14:24

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Constellation

Cassiopeia

Field centre

RA: 01h42m
Dec: +60°09'
Position angle: +1°57'

Field size

0°13' × 0°12'

Equipment
  • APM TMB LZOS 152 refractors
  • Celestron EdgeHD 14" SCT
  • ASA DDM85 mount
  • 10micron GM2000 HPS mount
  • QHYCCD QHY268 MM Pro cameras
  • QHYCCD QHY600 Pro M camera
Exposure

93 hours 30 minutes HaRGB

Location

Fregenal de la Sierra, Spain

Target name

We 2-5

Title

We2-5

About this image

We 2-5
A planetary nebula discovered by Ronald Weinberger. It is estimated to be at a distance of 2700 light years.
Image captured on my robotic telescopes in Spain.
A total of 93 hours 30 minutes HaOIIIRGB
More information at https://www.imagingdeepspace.com/we-2-5.html

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