Wallpaper author:
Chris Parfett
15 Sept 2021
NGC 2261
This is the Hubble's Variable Nebula located in the constellation Monoceros. This is far from the biggest, and most sought after targets in space, but none the less an interesting one. This is something I would never have done with my own gear, so it a great reason to be a part of this site.
Dataset from which the image was processed
NGC 2261
14 credit
- Type of target............................................................................................................................Reflection Nebula
- Camera............................................................................................................................FLI ProLine PL9000
- Target coordinates............................................................................................................................RA 99.79171 Dec 8.75
- Hemisphere............................................................................................................................Southern
- Telescope location............................................................................................................................Chile
- Transient event............................................................................................................................No
- Observed on............................................................................................................................13 Dec 2020 - 08 Apr 2021
Filter | Avg Exp (s) | Total Exposure | Subframes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luminance | 1109 | 13h15m | 43 |
| Blue | 56 | 40m | 43 |
| Green | 56 | 40m | 43 |
| Red | 57 | 40m | 42 |