Observation by Ivan Walton: NGC 6309

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Ivan Walton

Observer

Ivan Walton

Observed

2026 May 11 - 16:02

Uploaded

2026 May 14 - 15:58

Objects

The The Box Nebula (NGC6309)

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Constellation

Ophiuchus

Field centre

RA: 17^h14^m
Dec: -12°56'
Position angle: +179°17'

Field size

0°36' × 0°36'

Equipment

Australia One CDK20 & FLI PL16803 CCD

Exposure

LRGB - 50,20,20,20

Location

SLOOH, Siding Spring, Australia

Target name

NGC 6309

Title

NGC 6309

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