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Object(s):
M57

Constellation:
Lyra

Description:
CCD Image of M57 (Ring Nebula)

Planetary Nebula

Date/Time:
2002-08-31   22:35 UT [2002-08-31.94097]

22:35 to 22:45h UT

CCD Image:
ST7 Image
11.4 x 7.6 arc deg , 1.78 arc sec/pixel
#22024-27
File: M57.20020831.im22024-27.jpg (4 kb)
Subject: M57

Exposure:
4 x 2 min , 2x2 binning
None
CCD temp. -15 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: 59 deg (WSW sky)

Processing:
Dark Subtract, Image Align, Median Combine
Software : CCDSoft V5, PaintShop Pro 5

Related Images:

Page Links:
Planetary Nebulae
Images (2002-08-31) / M57


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