Observation by Rob Lane: Dusty Dragons LBN552 + LDN 1288

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Rob Lane

Observer

Rob Lane

Observed

2026 Jul 28 - 22:58

Uploaded

2026 Aug 28 - 17:26

Objects

LBN 552
LDN 1228

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Constellation

Cepheus

Field centre

RA: 21^h00^m
Dec: +78°11'
Position angle: +91°45'

Field size

1°58' × 1°18'

Equipment

APM 105 / 650
ZWO 2600 MM

Exposure

420 x 180s

Location

Harrowbarrow, Cornwall

Target name

Dusty Dragons LBN552 + LDN 1288

Title

Dusty Dragons LBN552 + LDN 1288

About this image

Data from multiple nights in late July / early August - 17 hours of LRGB in total. I'm not sure what to make of the diffuse blue signal around 77 Dra - its very strong in comparison to R & G - possibly atmospheric scattering due to high cloud while imaging?

Files associated with this observation

lbn552_mid.jpg (4.9 MB)

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