M1: Crab Nebula
M1: Crab Nebula |
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Object Data |
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| Object type: | Supernova Remnant | |
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| Constellation: | Taurus | |
| Distance: | 6,500 light years | |
| Notes: | This remnant houses a neutron star or pulsar which is spinning (pulsating) at a rate of 30.2 x per second emitting radiation from gamma and radio waves | |
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Exposure Data |
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| Date: | 11/7/15 | |
| Location: | Little Blair Valley, Anza Borrego Desert, CA | |
| Telescope: | DSI RC10c, 1867 mm fl at f/7.3 | |
| Camera: | SBIG ST10-XME with Astrodon filters | |
| Mount: | AP1100 | |
| Exposure time: | 8 x 15 min Ha/ 6 x 10 min Lum,/ 8 x 5 min RGB | |
| Exposure time total: | 5.25 hours | |
| Notes: | FOV = 23 x 15 arcmin | |
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