Observation by Grant Privett: Borisov's nebula

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Grant Privett

Observer

Grant Privett

Observed

2025 Apr 29 - 00:00

Uploaded

2025 Apr 30 - 23:44

Objects

Borisov's variable nebula

Equipment

SX Trius 694
SW NEQ6 + Rowan
300mm f/4 Newt

Exposure

60sec x 203

Location

Broad Chalke

Target name

Borisov's Nebula

Title

Borisov's nebula

About this image

Borisov's variable nebula caught just before new moon. The focus went off during the 3 hour image sequence, but still gave a half decent result - given how low in the sky it was.

Very little change detected but the sky in the background is really pretty.

Files associated with this observation

20250420_Borisov_crop.jpg (561.4 kB)

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Peter Mulligan, Dominic Ford, Richard Sargent, David Basey, Andy Wilson

Comments

Richard Sargent, 2025 May 01 - 19:07 UTC

Excellent image of Borisov VN. Although the long exposure time is a bit of a commitment, this nebula's clarity certainly repays a long exposure.

Grant Privett, 2025 May 03 - 15:48 UTC

I only do Borisov's nebula once or twice a year so its worth doing it right.

The data is a bit thin after only an hour. It makes for a very relaxing session!

Its certainly down into 20th mag territory.

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