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Observation by David Davies: Sh 2-80, Merrill's Star Wide Field

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David Davies

Observer

David Davies

Observed

2026 Jul 14 - 23:49

Uploaded

2026 Jul 17 - 21:54

Objects

Sharpless 80

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Constellation

Sagitta

Field centre

RA: 19h11m
Dec: +16°51'
Position angle: -3°34'

Field size

0°21' × 0°15'

Equipment
  • 10" Ritchey-Chretien telescope
  • X 0.75 reducer
  • ASI 533MM Pro camera with Astrodon filters
  • SW EQ8 Mount
Exposure

15 x 90s R, G and B exposures

Location

Cambridge, UK

Target name

Sh 2-80, Merrill's Star

Title

Sh 2-80, Merrill's Star Wide Field

About this image

Here is the wide-field view of Sh2-80 showing the nebula within the context of its surrounding stars. 

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