Observation by Iain Cartwright: Cat`s Eye Nebula NGC 6543

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Iain Cartwright

Observer

Iain Cartwright

Observed

2025 Apr 30 - 23:05

Uploaded

2025 May 01 - 11:53

Objects

The Cat's Eye Nebula (NGC6543)

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Constellation

Draco

Field centre

RA: 17^h57^m
Dec: +66°24'
Position angle: -96°48'

Field size

0°50' × 0°38'

Equipment

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

Exposure

(75 x 59s) at ISO 1600

Location

North Ayrshire

Target name

Cat`s Eye Nebula NGC 6543

Title

Cat`s Eye Nebula NGC 6543

About this image

Conditions - Variable density cloud.

Files associated with this observation

NGC6543_int_DBE.jpg (2.6 MB)

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