Observation by Mark Fairfax: Sh2-168 DS OoI Nov

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Mark Fairfax

Observer

Mark Fairfax

Observed

2026 Nov 12 - 21:25

Uploaded

2026 Nov 13 - 18:18

Objects

Sharpless 168

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Constellation

Cassiopeia

Field centre

RA: 23^h52^m
Dec: +60°29'
Position angle: +149°00'

Field size

1°02' × 0°34'

Equipment

Celestron Origin mk1 (upgraded)
Optolong L-eNhance narrowband filter 1.25in

Exposure

1215 secs (81x15s)

Location

Nottinghamshire

Target name

Sh2-168 DS OoI Nov in Cassiopeia

Title

Sh2-168 DS OoI Nov

About this image

Deep Sky Object of Interest for November

Alt-Az mode in Bortle 5-6 with good seeing

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SH2-168_Origin_121120262103_MF.jpeg (1.4 MB)

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