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M1 - The Crab nebula in narrowband #Explored

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.

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Uploaded on January 22, 2015