Observation by Simon Paul Davis: Helping Hand Nebula S50

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Simon Paul Davis

Observer

Simon Paul Davis

Observed

2026 Jul 10 - 23:00

Uploaded

2026 Jul 14 - 11:48

Objects

LDN 1355
LDN 1358
LDN 1357
LBN 643

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Constellation

Cassiopeia

Field centre

RA: 02^h52^m
Dec: +69°03'
Position angle: -0°52'

Field size

0°38' × 0°54'

Equipment

Seestar S50

Exposure

900 x 30s EQ mode

Location

Hampshire

Target name

Helping Hand Nebula

Title

Helping Hand Nebula S50

About this image

8 hours of data on 10 and 11th July capturing the Helping Hand nebula (LDN1355/57/58). The shape of the hand is not really visible in this image. I probably need more data and better resolution. Another dark nebula for the S50 though

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