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NGC246 - Planetary Nebula

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Object Planetary Nebula (NGC246), "The Skull Nebula", in Cetus
  Telescope (Photo) Meade LX200GPS 12” SCT @ f/6.3
  Telescope (Guiding) Meade LX200GPS 12" SCT @ f/6.3 (off-axis)
  Camera (Photo) Canon 20Da DSLR
  Camera (Guiding) Meade DSI Pro II w/PHD Guiding
  Exposure Detail Average combination of 20 images at 300 seconds each, ISO1600; RAW file conversion, full calibration (bias, flat, dark), and initial image processing using PixInsight 1.8.9
  Location Private Property at Chiefland Astronomy Village, Florida
(N29.406, W82.860)
  Date 11/04/07 (reprocessed 06/12/2024)
  Comments This object very much resembles a skull or a ghost's head.  Can you see it?
  NOTE: Reprocessed data from 11/04/2014.  See original version here