Observation by Andy Wilson: Veil Nebula

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Andy Wilson

Observer

Andy Wilson

Observed

2025 Aug 16 - 01:30

Uploaded

2025 Aug 21 - 13:16

Objects

The Veil Nebula (Sharpless 103)

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Constellation

Cygnus

Field centre

RA: 20^h51^m
Dec: +31°01'
Position angle: +0°03'

Field size

3°16' × 2°39'

Equipment

Dwarf 3
H-alpha and OIII filter

Exposure

Mosaic of 4 panels with 25x60 seconds per panel, gain of 60

Location

Porlock Weir

Target name

Veil Nebula

Title

Veil Nebula

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