Observation by Grant Privett: V347 Aur and Nebula

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Grant Privett

Observer

Grant Privett

Observed

2026 Mar 04 - 22:58

Uploaded

2026 Mar 06 - 19:44

Objects

V347-Aurigae

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Constellation

Auriga

Field centre

RA: 04^h56^m
Dec: +51°30'
Position angle: -0°04'

Field size

0°09' × 0°07'

Equipment

C14 + f/6.3 reducer
SX Trius 694

Exposure

58x 60s

Location

Near Salisbury

Target name

V347 Aur

Title

V347 Aur and Nebula

About this image

The small nebulosity next to the variable star V347 Aur varies in brightness depending on the brightness of V347 Aur but offset to allow for the light travel time. Sometimes its quite bright and sometimes quite dim. Always there though.

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