Observation by Richard Sargent: Hubble's Variable Nebula (NGC2261)

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Richard Sargent

Observer

Richard Sargent

Observed

2026 Jan 13 - 21:53

Uploaded

2026 Jan 14 - 13:06

Objects

Hubble's Variable Nebula (NGC2261)

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Constellation

Monoceros

Field centre

RA: 06^h39^m
Dec: +08°44'
Position angle: -0°27'

Field size

0°19' × 0°15'

Equipment

C14 @ f7 and Atik 460EX CCD Camera

Exposure

70 x 1min exps

Target name

Hubble's Variable Nebula (NGC2261)

Title

Hubble's Variable Nebula (NGC2261)

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