Wallpaper author:
Marek Idec
23 Apr 2023
The Hubble's Variable Nebula
The Hubble's Variable Nabula (NGC 2261, Caldwell 46) in the constellation Monoceros is an interesting nebula that changes its brightness.
Dataset from which the image was processed
NGC 2261
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- 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 |