Observation by David Bennett: Soap Bubble Nebula - close up

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David Bennett

Observer

David Bennett

Observed

2025 Oct 06 - 14:51

Uploaded

2025 Oct 06 - 14:56

Objects

Soap Bubble Nebula

Equipment

12" GSO RC. ASI 2600MM Pro

Exposure

300 secs

Location

Nailsea North Somerset

Target name

The soap Bubble Nebula

Title

Soap Bubble Nebula - close up

About this image

Close up of the Soap Bubble nebula. Slightly elliptical in shape measuring 255" N/S and 240" E/W. Could the faint star distinctly blue in colour in this image, be the central star ? Noted as mag. 19.45 in the J band by Wikipedia.

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