Observation by Simon Paul Davis: Lion Nebula SHO

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Simon Paul Davis

Observer

Simon Paul Davis

Observed

2026 Oct 14 - 14:34

Uploaded

2026 Oct 14 - 14:34

Objects

Sharpless 132

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Constellation

Cepheus

Field centre

RA: 22^h18^m
Dec: +55°56'
Position angle: -38°36'

Field size

1°56' × 1°32'

Equipment

Sharpstar HNT15028 150mm Newtonian
ASI1600MM Pro (-10 C)
OAG with ASI2900MM
Ha, Sii and Oiii 4nm filters

Exposure

40 x 120s Ha and Sii, 40 x 240s Oiii

Location

Hampshire

Target name

Lion Nebula

Title

Lion Nebula SHO

About this image

Taken over 2 nights Sept 20 and 21st. Rendered in SHO palette.

Files associated with this observation

Lion_final_close.jpg (2.7 MB)

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