Observation by Graham Winstanley: Sh2-132 Lion nebula

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Graham Winstanley

Observer

Graham Winstanley

Observed

2026 Jun 11 - 00:56

Uploaded

2026 Jun 11 - 21:57

Objects

Sharpless 132

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Constellation

Cepheus

Field centre

RA: 22^h18^m
Dec: +55°53'
Position angle: -32°40'

Field size

1°39' × 1°06'

Equipment

Altair Astro 115mm ED refractor
Altair Hypercam 26C
Optolong L-ultimate filter
Celestron OAG

Exposure

34 x 300s

Location

Bassingham, Lincolnshire

Target name

Lion nebula

Title

Sh2-132 Lion nebula

About this image

Captured over 2 nights; 9/10th and 10/11th June. Recently purchased the L-ultimate filter, which has proved invaluable for the bright skies at this time of year.

Files associated with this observation

Lion starry2.jpg (4.4 MB)

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