NGC 1579

Northern Trifid Nebula, LBN 766, NGC 1579

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Object

Type

Bright nebula
Constellation Perseus
Coordinates RA:04h 30m 14s  D:+35° 16' 47"
Magnitude 9,9
Size 12x12 arc min

Image

Optics Celestron 8" SC with reducer at f/6,3
Mount Losmandy G11 with Gemini goto
Camera Sbig ST10XME with CFW10 filters wheel
Exposure HaRGB 150-60-70-80 minutes
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Where is this object in the night sky? Below a sky chart of the location (from Stellarium 8.0 planetarium).

 

 

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