Messier 78

NGC 2067-68-71, LBN 938

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Object

Type

Bright nebula
Constellation Orion
Coordinates RA:05h 46m 46s  D:+00° 04' 10"
Magnitude 8,0
Size 18x18 arc min

Image

Optics Takahashi FSQ-106N f/5
Mount Eq6-Pro
Camera Cooled Canon 50-DH at -3 C° (external temperature 12 C°)
Exposure 17x20 minutes, 800 ISO
Notes Image acquired from Canino (VT)

 

Where is this object in the night sky? Below a sky chart of the location (from Stellarium 8.0 planetarium).

 

 

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