M 57 - wide field
M 57 - wide field |
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Object data of Messier 57 |
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| Object type: | Planetary nebula | |
| Size: | 1.2' | |
| Magnitude: | 9.7 mag | |
| Constellation: | Lyr | |
| Distance: | 2,300 Ly | |
| Notes: | The Ring Nebula (M57) is a planetary nebula in the northern constellation Lyra. Messier 57 is located south of the bright star Vega. The nebula lies about 40% of the distance from Beta (β) to Gamma (γ) Lyrae, making it an easy target for amateur astronomers to find. | |
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Exposure data |
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| Date: | 2015-07-05 + 2015-07-06 | |
| Location: | Nussbach / Austria (400m) | |
| Telescope: | Takahashi FSQ-106ED (4" Apo f=530mm) | |
| Camera: | Canon EOS6D (ISO400) | |
| Mount: | ASA DDM85 | |
| Exposure time: | 28x2min | |
| Exposure time total: | 56min | |
| Notes: | Captured in nights around full moon | |
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