Observation by Simon Paul Davis: IC2162 (S50)

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Simon Paul Davis

Observer

Simon Paul Davis

Observed

2026 Mar 02 - 18:45

Uploaded

2026 Mar 04 - 16:11

Objects

Sharpless 254
Sharpless 255
Sharpless 256
Sharpless 257
Sharpless 258
IC2162
LBN 858

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Constellation

Orion

Field centre

RA: 06^h12^m
Dec: +18°02'
Position angle: -0°37'

Field size

0°38' × 0°32'

Equipment

Seestar S50

Exposure

300 x 30s EQ mode LP filter

Location

Hampshire

Target name

IC2162

Title

IC2162 (S50)

About this image

4 hours of integration on this interesting group of emission nebulae. Probably the most Sharpless objects (5) in a single image for me! Neraly a full moon but the dual band filter did a good job

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