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M27 -- Dumbbell Nebula
Object
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Type
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Planetary Nebula
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Constellation
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Vulpecula
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Distance
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1,360 light years
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Magnitude
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7.4
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Size
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8.0 x 5.6 arc-min
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Image
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Date
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2014-10-25 (Cheddar), 2013-08-17 -- 2013-08-24 (Bixhoma), 2015-09-18 (OTSP)
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Place
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Cheddar Ranch, Bixhoma Observatory (H33), Okie-Tex Star Party
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Exposure Data
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HaOIIICRGB 825:255:120:85:90:90 mins @ -10C
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Ha 55x15, OIII 17x15, C 24x5, R 17x5, G 18x5, B 18x5
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Notes
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All filters Binned 1x1
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Equipment
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Optics
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Takahashi TOA-150
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Focal Length
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1100 mm @f/7.3
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Mount
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Paramount ME
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Camera
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SBIG ST-10XME
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Focuser
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RoboFocus
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Filters
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CFW-10, AstroDon LRGB, Ha, OIII
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Software
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TheSky6, CCDSoft, CCDAutopilot4, CCDStack2+, PixInsight, PhotoShop CS6
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Reprocessed on 06/17/2023
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