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Abell 21-The Medusa Nebula. HOO 2nd.Jan.2023.

Abell 21, Sh2-274 or The Medusa Nebula is a planetary nebula located in the constellation of Gemini. It was originally thought to be a Supernova remnant but later identified as a planetary nebula. It lies around 1,500 light years distant.

Data captured on 2nd January 2023 was added to that of March 2022.

EQ6-R-PRO

150mm Esprit with dedicated corrector

QHY294PROM March data Gain 2900 January 2023 data Gain 3600 -20C

Astronomik 6nm Ha and OIII narrowband filters

10x900sec March 2022

30x90sec January 2023 Ha

11x900sec March 2022

40x90sec January 2023 OIII

Processed using Straton Star Removal, Pixinsight and Photoshop.

Darks and Flats.

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Uploaded on January 4, 2023