M1 - The Crab nebula
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The Crab Nebula (catalogue designations M1, NGC 1952, Taurus A) is a supernova remnant and pulsar wind nebula in the constellation of Taurus. This bright supernova was recorded by Chinese astronomers in 1054 Located at a distance of about 6,500 light-years from Earth, the nebula has a diameter of 11 light years. It is and is expanding at a rate of about 1,500 kilometers per second.
Details: Mount: Avalon Linear Fast reverse Telescope: AT8RC CF Camera: QSI690-wsg with 3nm Ha, OIII and SII filters. 21x1800s Ha 25x1800s OIII 19x1800s SII Totalling 32.5 hours total exposure time. |