Observation by Mark Fairfax: Hubble's Variable Nebula

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Mark Fairfax

Observer

Mark Fairfax

Observed

2025 Feb 05 - 21:38

Uploaded

2025 Feb 06 - 16:11

Objects

Hubble's Variable Nebula (NGC2261)

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Constellation

Monoceros

Field centre

RA: 06^h39^m
Dec: +08°45'
Position angle: -0°24'

Field size

1°13' × 0°48'

Equipment

Celestron Origin

Exposure

1340 secs

Location

Nottinghamshire

Target name

Hubble's Variable Nebula

Title

Hubble's Variable Nebula

About this image

Hubble's Variable Nebula (NGC 2261, Caldwell 46) located in the constellation Monoceros.

Good seeing in Bortle 5-6 night sky with no post-processing

Files associated with this observation

NGC2261_MF.jpeg (1.2 MB)

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