Observation by Kenneth Medcalf: Western Veil

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Kenneth Medcalf

Observer

Kenneth Medcalf

Observed

2025 Jun 16 - 22:35

Uploaded

2025 Jun 18 - 08:25

Objects

The Western Veil Nebula (NGC6960)

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Constellation

Cygnus

Field centre

RA: 20^h45^m
Dec: +30°43'
Position angle: -89°26'

Field size

1°06' × 0°44'

Equipment

iOptron RC8 with .75 focal reducer
Skywatcher Wave 150i mount
Skywatcher evoguide50 & ZWO mini
ASIAir Pro
Pentax K3iii
Affinity Photo 2

Exposure

31 x 240s ISO1600

Location

Burwash

Target name

Western Veil Nebula

Title

Western Veil

About this image

Target captured over 2 nights reflecting the shortened dark(ish) sky window. Still early days with RC8 but collimation improving!
SW Wave150i is with counterweights

Files associated with this observation

iO_VeilWest_Batemans_AF_BAA.jpg (9.3 MB)

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