Observation by Oliver Hext: M27

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Oliver Hext

Observer

Oliver Hext

Observed

2026 Jul 08 - 23:00

Uploaded

2026 Jul 09 - 14:01

Objects

The Apple Core Nebula (M27)

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Constellation

Vulpecula

Field centre

RA: 19^h59^m
Dec: +22°43'
Position angle: -110°28'

Field size

0°33' × 0°22'

Equipment

Skywatcher 127mm
2600MC
L-Enhance Filter
Juwei 17 Mount

Exposure

135 x 120s

Location

Portsmouth, UK

Target name

M27

Title

M27

About this image

So about 5 hours, split over two nights. Just starting to see the wings; will do some more time on this target. I'm happy with my old SkyWatcher, it may be slow, but I'm going to push to see what I can do with this scope. Who says you can't image at almost F12!

Files associated with this observation

M27_Processed_127mm.jpg (9.4 MB)

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