Abell 39

Abell 39 is a low surface brightness planetary nebula in the constellation Hercules. It is rare in that it is perfectly spherical. It is estimated to be about 6,800 light years from Earth, and 4,600 light years above the galactic plane.

Data captured by my remote observatory in Spain.

Scopes: APM TMB LZOS 152 Refractors

Cameras: QSI6120wsg8

Mounts: 10Micron GM2000 HPS

A total of 35 hours 55 minutes (OIIILRGB)

More information at www.imagingdeepspace.com/abell-39.html

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