Observation by Jonathon Elliott: The Flaming Skull Sh2-68

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Jonathon Elliott

Observer

Jonathon Elliott

Observed

2026 Jul 21 - 23:45

Uploaded

2026 Jul 22 - 11:40

Objects

Sharpless 68

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Constellation

Serpens Cauda

Field centre

RA: 18^h25^m
Dec: +01°04'
Position angle: +72°57'

Field size

0°36' × 0°55'

Equipment

Askar 203 apo
Ioptron CEM120EC
Asi 6200mm camera
Antlia 3nm Ha filter

Exposure

Three 10 minute exposures Ha 3nm filyer

Location

Gloucester Uk

Target name

The Flaming Skull Sh2-68

Title

The Flaming Skull Sh2-68

About this image

A tough target with a limited time from my Southern view in The Uk.

Located in the constellation of Serpens, this is the remnant of a star shedding its outer core.

Files associated with this observation

flameskull.jpg (6.5 MB)

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