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The Details |
|
Object |
Sharpless 2-261 in Orion |
Optics |
Takahashi FSQ-106 at f/5 |
Platform |
Astro-Physics 1200 GTO |
Camera |
SBIG ST-10XME |
Filters |
Custom Scientific 3nm Hydrogen-Alpha |
Date |
11 December 2004 |
Location |
Mount Wilson Observatory - Mount Wilson, CA |
Exposure |
Ha 8 x 1800 sec 1x1 bin |
Software |
Maxim DL/CCD, Registar, CCD Sharp, Photoshop |
| Orientation | Field of View: 01° 07’ x 00° 53’ centered on RA 06h09m21s DEC 15°45’08”. North angle 182.7°; east 90° CCW from north |
| Notes | Also known as Lower's Nebula, this very faint object reminds me of a somewhat squashed Rosette Nebula. |
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