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Object(s):
M27

Constellation:
Vulpecula

Description:
Enhanced CCD Image of Planetary Nebula M27 (Dumbbell Nebula)

Date/Time:
2002-09-12   22:31 UT [2002-09-12.93819]

22:31 - 23:04 h UT

CCD Image:
ST7 Image
11.4 x 7.6 arc deg , 1.78 arc sec/pixel
#25023-28
File: M27.20020912.im25023-28.av6.enhanced.jpg (13 kb)
Subject: M27 (Dumbbell Nebula)

Exposure:
6 x 5 min , 2x2 binning
None
CCD temp. -10 deg C
Filter : None

Equipment:
SBIG ST-7e (ABG) CCD Camera
Meade 8" f/10 SCT telescope (LX200)
operating at f/10.2 (F=2068mm)
Equatorial Wedge/Permanent Pier
Setup: LX200 >JMI NGF > 1.1/4" nose >ST-7e

Observer/Location:
David Richards
Backyard observatory [Kingcup]
(suburban site, 45m amsl, mag 4 to 4.5 skies)
Dorset, UK

Seeing:

Sky Position:
Altitude: 53 deg (SW sky)

Processing:
Dark Subtract, Flat Field, Image Align, Average Combine
Software : CCDSoft V5, PaintShop Pro 5

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